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Orb Aerospace
Orb Aerospace

Principal Electrical Engineer

Michigan, U.S.
Full-Time
On-site
$90,000 – $145,000 per year

TLDR

Architect and integrate electrical systems for software-hardware air platforms, balancing mechanical, aero, and software requirements.

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.

    • Benefits

    Equity Compensation

    Options and Incentives

    Orb Aerospace
    Orb Aerospace

    Orb Aerospace is on a mission to bring aviation to the 80% of the world that currently lacks access, using autonomous aircraft to decentralize infrastructure and improve connectivity. With its innovative R&D hub, Node One, the company is focused on drastically reducing aircraft design and production timelines while positioning itself at the forefront of both manned and unmanned aviation, effectively reindustrializing the Midwest.

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