Electrical Engineer

Skyband Systems•Kirkland, WA

2d•$120,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skyband Systems is hiring a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support the M100, a certified avionics system that combines Low Earth Orbit satellite signals with inertial sensing to provide pilots with a trusted position source independent of GPS. The role supports the product as it moves from initial production units through qualification, certification, and aircraft installation. The engineer will work as a core member of a small hardware team, with significant ownership and work expected to become operational on aircraft within months. The position is full-time and onsite in Kirkland, Washington. It involves lab and hangar work, and occasional travel for aircraft integration and flight testing may be required. Compensation is $120,000–$225,000 per year, with equity and paid holidays based on the company holiday schedule.

Requirements

Graduated from a bachelor's or master's program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 months of hands-on engineering experience through internships, research labs, or student project teams.
Comfort using basic lab equipment, including an oscilloscope, multimeter, power supplies, and soldering iron.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in lab and hangar environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience building, testing, and debugging something outside the classroom, such as through project teams, research, or personal projects.
Schematic capture and PCB layout experience with Altium, KiCad, or similar tools.
Python or similar scripting experience for test automation and data analysis.
Familiarity with embedded systems and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, or ARINC 429.
Exposure to environmental, EMI/EMC, or RF testing.
Interest in aviation, navigation, or GNSS; a pilot's license or flight test experience is a plus.
Clear written communication and discipline in documenting work and findings.

Responsibilities

Bring up, debug, and characterize production M100 circuit boards and assemblies.
Design and build test fixtures and automated test setups for development and production.
Support planning, execution, and data review for environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing to DO-160.
Build and expand hardware-in-the-loop test stands to validate the full system on the ground.
Support aircraft integration and flight testing, including harnessing, instrumentation, and post-flight data review.
Write test scripts and analysis tools, and document results to certification standards.