Electrical Engineer (FPV Systems & Embedded Hardware)

Lumenier/GetFPV•Palmetto, FL

About The Position

The UAV industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving market in which our client is a key player. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for FPV Systems & Embedded Hardware. This position requires a broad set of skills within the electrical engineering discipline.

Requirements

Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design
Experience designing and shipping multi-layer PCBs
Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Fusion 360 Electronics, or similar)
Experience with power electronics (DC-DC converters, voltage regulation, battery-powered systems)
Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
Hands-on debugging skills using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
Understanding of signal integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations
Ability to take a design from concept through schematic, layout, bring-up, and validation
Experience working with manufacturing or contract manufacturers (DFM/DFT considerations)
Experience working with or integrating open-source flight control and robotics software stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, INAV)
Familiarity with firmware configuration, tuning, and hardware bring-up within these ecosystems
Ability to interface hardware with embedded software environments (real-time systems, Linux-based systems, or RTOS)
Experience using tools such as Git for version control and contributing to or modifying open-source codebases
Experience working with vendors, suppliers, or contract manufacturers
Experience with drone, robotics, or aerospace systems
Familiarity with ESCs, motor control, or high-current systems
Experience with RF systems (video transmission, antennas, telemetry)
Prior experience supporting production scaling or field reliability
Contributions to open-source robotics or flight control projects
FPV flight experience or strong interest in drone systems
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environment
Compelling work ethic and attitudinal awareness around “getting the job done right”
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug issues in real-world conditions
Ability to collaborate across hardware and firmware teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical or hardware engineering

Responsibilities

Design and ship multi-layer PCBs
Design and integrate power electronics (DC-DC converters, voltage regulation, battery-powered systems)
Integrate embedded systems and hardware/software
Debug using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
Take a design from concept through schematic, layout, bring-up, and validation
Work with manufacturing or contract manufacturers (DFM/DFT considerations)
Work with or integrate open-source flight control and robotics software stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight, INAV)
Configure, tune, and bring up hardware within these ecosystems
Interface hardware with embedded software environments (real-time systems, Linux-based systems, or RTOS)
Use tools such as Git for version control and contributing to or modifying open-source codebases
Work with vendors, suppliers, or contract manufacturers
Support production scaling or field reliability
Contribute to open-source robotics or flight control projects
Perform FPV flight or demonstrate strong interest in drone systems