Electrical Engineer (FPV Systems & Embedded Hardware)

Lumenier/GetFPV•Palmetto, FL

15h

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 fieldwork reliability.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical or hardware engineering.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

FPV flight experience or strong interest in drone systems.
Contributions to open-source robotics or flight control projects.

Responsibilities

Responsible for FPV Systems & Embedded Hardware.
Design and ship multi-layer PCBs.
Design and integrate embedded systems and hardware/software.
Debug hardware using lab equipment.
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 perform hardware bring-up 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.
Collaborate across hardware and firmware teams.
Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.