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Seneca

AI-powered autonomous firefighting drones

Electrical Engineer

Board & Electronics DesignPosted on Nov 7
Full-timeSausalito, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience focused on electrical hardware design and development is required.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and multi-layer printed circuit board design using electronic computer-aided design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad is required.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and validation using laboratory tools such as an oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and multimeter is required.
  • Skill in electrical component selection, evaluation, and bill of materials management is required.
  • Problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and integrate hardware systems for autonomous aerial suppression.
  • Work cross-functionally with software engineers and other team members to deliver robust and reliable hardware solutions for firefighters.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
  • Design experience with power electronics, motor control circuits, microcontrollers or microprocessors, and/or sensor integration is preferred.
  • Strong interest in or experience with robotics, automation, or complex mechatronic systems is preferred.
  • Experience in aviation, aerospace, or unmanned aerial vehicle industries is preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and environmental testing standards is preferred.

About the Company

Seneca

AI-powered autonomous firefighting drones

Seneca develops autonomous aerial systems to support wildfire resilience. Its core offering is an autonomous fire suppression drone system that can be launched remotely and respond to approximate fire locations within ten minutes. The drones are AI-powered and can identify fire origins, navigate difficult terrain, and deliver over 100 pounds of high‑pressure fire suppressant, with a single pilot able to control multiple drones using infrared and video targeting. The company differentiates itself through partnerships with U.S. fire agencies and a fleet-ready, rapid‑response approach aimed at perimeter management and ember suppression, enabling safer, faster initial attack. Its goal is to shorten response times, improve firefighter safety, and prevent small sparks from becoming large disasters ahead of the 2026 fire season.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$60M
Headquarters
Sausalito, CA
Founded
2024

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