Associate Electrical Engineer
TLDR
Design, develop, and test critical electrical subsystems for autonomous electric aircraft under senior engineers' mentorship.
Assemble, bring up, and perform functional verification of PCBs in the lab.
Conduct bench testing, collect and analyze data, and support troubleshooting of electrical and embedded system issues.
Assist in the development of hardware for power systems, avionics, and sensors.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including test procedures, design notes, and board bring-up reports.
Work closely with the Production team to bring designs from prototype design to our customers.
0–2 years of professional experience (relevant internship or co-op experience strongly preferred).
Strong foundational understanding of electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, multimeter).
Hands-on experience with PCB layout and schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle).
Familiarity with Linux, embedded systems and C/C++ programming.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, inquisitive attitude.
Hands-on experience from student design teams (Formula SAE, robotics, drones, solar car, etc.).
Familiarity with motor control concepts (FOC, PWM, inverters) or power electronics.
Exposure to safety-critical design principles or failure analysis (DFMEA).
Eagerness to learn and take ownership of small-to-medium-sized design tasks.
We understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the list.
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401(k)
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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Benefits
Education Stipend
401(k)
Free Meals & Snacks
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Health Insurance
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
pre-tax commuter benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Wellness Stipend
FSA with employer matching
Pyka develops autonomous electric aviation solutions that provide safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation. We create an ecosystem of advanced technologies such as flight control software, avionics, and carbon-fiber airframes to deliver innovative aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection, serving customers globally and accredited by the FAA.