Engineer (DoD Skillbridge)

Pitch AeronauticsBoise, ID
Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is specific to the DoD’s Skillbridge program and is only open to personnel eligible to apply for a DoD Skillbridge program. Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply for SkillBridge. SkillBridge permits you to use up to the last 180 days of service to train and learn with an industry partner. During SkillBridge participation, you continue to receive military compensation and you are covered by your military benefits. Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent, however, and your unit commander must authorize participation prior to entering into any agreement with interested industry employment partners. Individuals who are not eligible to participate in the Skillbridge program need not apply. Pitch Aeronautics is a rapidly growing startup creating game-changing solutions for the utility industry. Pitch has developed a drone to install our line sensor, bird diverters, and other equipment on power lines. Our drone-deployable line sensors wirelessly transmit environmental and line characteristics to an online secure API to help utilities push more power through existing lines, prevent wildfires, and improve grid reliability. We're looking for engineering talent to enhance and mature our product lines. At Pitch we’ve fostered a collaborative, fun, “get-stuff-done” working environment. We believe in moving fast and creating products and prototypes rapidly. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference on day one, be empowered to achieve, and love working in small teams, we want to meet you!

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field).
  • Practical experimental experience in related field
  • Proficiency in relevant software packages for related field (CAD, PCB Design, Simulink)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience with drone controls development
  • Prior experience with PCB design
  • Prior experience with microcontroller embedded coding
  • Prior experience with Nvidia Jetson
  • Prior experience with PX4 Autopilots
  • Prior flying experience and commercial drone certificate
  • Prior manufacturing experience (CNC, Rapid Prototyping, Woodworking, etc)
  • Prior experimental design and testing experience

Responsibilities

  • Work with associated design team to develop new drone or sensor advancements.
  • Work with associated design team to participate in drone/sensor testing
  • Perform relevant engineering (discipline specific) tasks.

Benefits

  • military compensation
  • military benefits
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