What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Dark Hive LLC?

About Darkhive, INC

Darkhive is making robotics accessible. Established in 2021, we are focused on the application of robotics in the public safety and defense communities. Our approach in accessibility is built on three pillars : low-cost, ease-of-use, and open interface design.

With our autonomy software stack, military and public safety users intuitively interact with our robotics platforms which enable them to understand their environment and make decisions when it matters most. Our palm-sized, autonomous drone demonstrates the capabilities of our integrated software and hardware solutions.

Darkhive is a growing group of U.S. Special Operations veterans, aerospace engineers, robotics perception experts, DevSecOps, defense technology executives, and superb support staff-above all, we are mission first team. We believe that the U.S. and our allies around the world deserve high-quality, affordable tools that keep them safe when each second counts.

If you are a curious, free-thinking, creative, problem solver who is looking for a highly collaborative and innovative environment, apply with Darkhive today!

The Lead Electrical Engineer Role :

Darkhive is building disposable sUAS platforms. This requires a unique blend of design and engineering to produce a product our customers love to use.

You will :

Own the PCB process from end to end : requirements, design, prototype, fabrication, manufacturing
Create and refine the technology inside the sUAS designs
Provide expertise across a range of products to meet requirements and production needs
Be hands on conducting research, prototyping, testing, and validation to ensure quality products that maintain a competitive price
Support and lead rapid product development cycles (3-6 months) with 6-week sprints
Test and debug electromechanical equipment
Provide innovative and cost effective solutioning
Collaborate across multi-functional teams

If you have wanted to make sure the "right" system is developed for next level sUAS autonomy, come help us build a vision of making robots safe, easy, and affordable performing real tasks for their human counterparts.

The Senior Electrical Engineer is an individual contributor, exempt, and non-supervisory position. The ideal candidate is in the San Antonio, Texas area or willing to regularly travel to San Antonio.

Requirements

Qualifications you bring :

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or equivalent experience

4-5 years of experience in electrical commercial hardware engineering and / or sustaining engineering

Understand complexity and demonstrate excellent skills with blind and buried vias and high-density PCBs and / or high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs

Love of building complex PCBs

3 years of experience with manufacturing of medium-to-high quantities

3 years of experience with test equipment - multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.

4 years of experience debugging electromechanical systems

Expert knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or other EDA tools

Experience generating Technical Data Packages for manufacturing

Experience with layouts for single board computers using system-on-modules

4 years of experience with power supply circuitry, motor control, and digital circuit design

3 years of experience with PCIE routing, MIPI, USB3, and Flexible PCBs

Knowledge of common interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, and USB

3 years of experience supporting design changes or reviews to products

3 years of experience creating documentation such as ECOs and other process documentation

4 years of experience testing of prototype hardware, EVT, DVT, etc.

Experience with design for DFM, DFA, DFMEA, etc.

Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Bonus Qualifications :

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or equivalent (highly preferred)

Working with suppliers and vendors for both prototyping and production

Highly Preferred prior experience with gimbal systems, UAVs / Aerospace, or wearables

Consumer electronics such as IoT camera security systems of cell phones with CCMs

Hands on design experience with OnSemi / Sony image sensor IC embedded design.

Hands on design / analysis / part selection of M7-M12 style optics.

Experience with embedded design and simulation of GNSS, Wireless Radios including Chip-Down Design.

Knowledge of C / C firmware for microcontrollers

Experience with drone systems and flight control, particularly on small uncrewed aerial systems

U.S. Military Veteran

Physical and / or Mental Requirements

Ability to sit and / or stand for periods of time.

Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and other equipment with or without accommodations.

Ability to maintain awareness during business hours.

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Excellent written and verbal communication and good command of the English language.

Learns and memorizes routine tasks.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to any person with a disability to be able to perform the essential job functions of this position.

Darkhive retains the right to change or assign other duties as required for this position.

Selection Process :

Hiring team reviews applications

30-minute phone screen with the hiring manager

Take home project

In-person or video interview with hiring team

Benefits

Benefits Darkhive offers :

Comprehensive medical plans; 2 plans are 100% employer paid insurance premiums

100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums

Automatic 401k employer contribution with immediate vesting

Unlimited vacation

11 Paid holidays

Stock options

Welcoming and friendly work environment

Respect of work-life balance

Darkhive is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant because of race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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