Electrical Engineer

About Flyby:

Flyby Robotics (https://www.flybyrobotics.com) builds drones with massively powerful GPU processing capabilities. Our team is crafting American-made drones that serve as programmable platforms for applications in machine learning, data capture, and AI-controlled operations. We envision a future where drones computing trillions of operations per second are deployed across the Western world with transformative impact across critical infrastructure, energy, frontier research, and national security. We are backed by top AI/hardware investors, including Neo, MaC Ventures, Naval Ravikant (AngelList founder), among others.

The Role:

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. You'll work with a team of engineers from Nvidia, US Navy NAVAIR, Sandia National Labs, and Yale to develop PCB components for the Flyby F-11 high performance drone. If you thrive in dynamic environments where you own your own products, this is the role for you.

This is an in-person role at Flyby Robotics HQ in LA.

What You'll Do:

• Design schematics and PCB layouts for drone subsystems, including GPS modules, power board, battery management systems, and various sensors.
• Select and validate components for high-reliability, high-performance drone applications while balancing power, thermal, and space constraints.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to support DFM (design for manufacturability).
• Extensively document the design, testing, validation, and revision of PCBs.

Core Requirements:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Proven ability to write and maintain ICDs, wiring diagrams, and test documentation.
• Strong proficiency in component selection, schematic design, and PCB layout (Altium Designer).
• Experience with EMI mitigation on prior projects.

Nice to have:

• Component sourcing with strict compliance, such as for aerospace or defense.
• Experience with RF design, including antennas, radios, and communication systems.
• Familiarity with different communication protocols, including I2C, CAN, UART, etc.
• Ability to write low-level firmware for MCUs (STM32s, ESP32s, Atmega, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits:

• $120,000 - $140,000 per year annual salary.
• 0.3% - 0.5% equity via stock options depending on the candidate's experience.
• Company holiday calendar and unlimited PTO.
• Company group health insurance plans.

You'll be building a system critical to America's future. If you like to push to see what you can accomplish, consider applying for this role at Flyby Robotics.

Flyby Robotics is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.