What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Icarus?
Company Description
Icarus is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, developing solar-powered stratospheric drones designed to enhance global connectivity and observation. Operating at altitudes 20 times closer to Earth than Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, our drones deliver superior 5G direct-to-device communication and ultra-high-resolution imagery. With the capability to remain airborne for up to a year through autonomous solar-powered operations, Icarus offers continuous, cost-effective solutions that surpass traditional cell towers and satellite systems.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in El Segundo, California. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of the electrical systems that power and control our stratospheric drones. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of our drones' power distribution, energy storage, and control systems, enabling sustained high-altitude operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the development of electrical and communications architectures, including power distribution, RF communication, and power generation.
- Design, develop, and test electronics for flight and ground infrastructure.
- Develop and execute testing protocols to validate the performance of end-to-end electronics systems in laboratory and field environments.
- Work on system trade studies, requirements definition, component selection, electrical analysis, schematic development, prototyping, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and testing of sophisticated electrical systems.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, thermal, and software to deliver seamlessly integrated and high-performance hardware solutions.
- Develop tools in-house to verify calculations, improves processes, and analyze data.
- Source and communicate with vendors and suppliers for relevant COTS components.
Qualifications :
Preferred Skills :
Compensation and Benefits :
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000
