Position Title: Senior Electrical Engineer Position Type: Full-time (onsite) Position Location: Sanford, FL Clearance: N/A (US citizenship required)
Position Summary
The Senior Electrical Engineer is a mission-critical contributor to the design and development of high-power and control electronics for our high-performance tethered drone systems. In this role you will work across the full PCB design lifecycle, from schematic capture through layout, test, and sustainment, delivering robust electronics capable of performing in the demanding environments our customers operate. The ideal person brings deep hands-on PCB design experience, strong analytical instincts, and the practical problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement reliable solutions.
You will contribute to current and future Hoverfly electronics, collaborating closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams to advance both product quality and team capability in a fast-paced, mission driven environment.
Development and Design:
Design, develop, and maintain high-power and control electronics for aerial systems from initial concept through production
Contribute to all phases of PCB design including schematic capture, layout, and testing
Employ advanced PCB layout techniques
Utilize ECAD tools including Altium, Mentor Graphics PADS, Xpedition, Ansys, and HyperLynx for design and development tasks
Conduct electronics packaging with 3D modeling/CAD experience
Analysis and Mitigation:
Conduct electronics failure analysis and implement mitigation strategies to ensure product reliability
Apply RF Systems/MIL-STD-461 knowledge and associated noise mitigation techniques
Develop and maintain documentation covering design, manufacturing, and test processes
Collaboration and Integration:
Collaborate with mechanical, test, and manufacturing teams to support integration and production of electronic subassemblies
Coordinate with contract manufacturers to ensure timely and quality manufacturing of electronic assemblies
Contribute to product roadmap discussions, including new features and product enhancements
Support design process activities including trade studies, design reviews, and requirements development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or comparable)
5–7 years of electronics and/or PCB design experience
Demonstrated experience integrating Computer on Module (CoM) and/or System on Module (SoM)
Proficiency with Altium, Mentor Graphics PADS, Xpedition, Ansys, or HyperLynx (or equivalent)
RF Systems/MIL-STD-461 and associated noise mitigation experience
Experience debugging complex electronics using test equipment, analysis tools, and design data
Ability to thrive in a high-tempo environment and adapt to shifting priorities
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Team-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62), which includes U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, to meet export control compliance requirements
Willingness to travel as needed for demos, customer meetings, and relevant industry events (less than 10% annually)
Preferred Experience
Experience with drones, UAS, RC, or autonomous systems
Advanced PCB layout techniques for high-speed or high-power applications
Electronics packaging experience with 3D modeling/CAD tools
Experience working with contract manufacturers on electronic subassembly production