About the role
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.
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