Senior Electrical Engineer

Pyka is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team and contribute to various hardware projects. The role involves system and component level design and testing across a range of subsystems. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a small team will excel in this position. Pyka is a company focused on developing autonomous electric aviation technology for various industries, starting with agricultural services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and make a positive impact on people's lives.

• Develop complex electrical subsystems involving FPGA, power, analog, and sensor integrations
• Complete the entire PCBA design cycle including architecture selection, component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and working with manufacturers
• Test and validate subsystems to meet performance and reliability requirements
• Work with cross-functional teams (Mechanical Engineering, Software, and Flight Testing) on aircraft integration and system level testing
• Occasional travel (approximately one week every 1-2 months) to customer sites to support new aircraft deployments or EE subsystem debugging
• Write design and testing documents

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing microprocessor based circuitry and interfaces to various peripherals; experience with (low to medium speed) FPGA is a plus
• Experience designing power electronics systems such as DC-DC converters, BMSs, and motor controllers
• Experience designing safety critical systems, considering system redundancy as well as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Proficiency in completing the entire PCBA design cycle including architecture selection, component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and working with manufacturers
• Ability to develop complex electrical subsystems involving FPGA, power, analog, and sensor integrations
• Strong knowledge of testing and validating subsystems to meet performance and reliability requirements
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on aircraft integration and system level testing
• Willingness to occasionally travel to customer sites to support new aircraft deployments or EE subsystem debugging
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write design and testing documents

• $135,000–175,000 per year base salary + equity
• Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k)
• Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks