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    Orb Aerospace

    Aerospace

    Principal Electrical Engineer

    Lowell, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$90k – $145k / yearPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    US Citizen or Permanent Resident
    In-Person
    Fall 2026 Start
    90-130K Base+ Options and Incentives
    Join us in reindustrializing the Midwest and turning autonomous aircraft into on-demand infrastructure. Orb is a small mission-driven team where your initiative, creativity, and dedication will be used to reach every village on the planet with power, logistics, and communications.
    Your Role at Orb:
    Orb is building software-hardware-integrated air platforms. This position will lay out the electrical engineering architecture with considerations for mechanical, aero, and software engineering requirements.
    One Sentence Job Description: Architect, build, and test optimized and reliable electrical systems.

    Key Responsiblities

    • PCB Design and Integration powerhouse.
    • Manage Requirements for Low SWaP System Design.
    • High and Low Voltage Power Supply.
    • Thermal Management.
    • Sensor Integration and Signal Processing.
    • Manage Electro Magnetic Interference.
    • Uncderstanding Mechanical Integration.
    • Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain Awareness.
    • Hardware Testing.

    Desired Skills and Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
    • Experience with electro-mechanical products and embedded microcontroller, including Interrupts, Timers, DMAs, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet).
    • Strong Understanding of RF, Electro Magnetic Interference and Back EMF
    • Lithium Battery Management Systems
    • Speed Controllers and Brushless DC Motors
    • Sensor Interfacing and Sensor Fusion
    • Wireless Communication
    • Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and using test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues independently.
    • Understanding and applying EMI, EMF, Back EMF, and SWaP concepts to accomplish goals.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environment.
    • Willingness to take on additional duties as required.
    • If you’re ready to put the United States back on top in embedded robotic systems, we invite to apply.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Orb Aerospace

    Orb Aerospace is developing a new generation of reusable launch vehicles for space.

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