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ZeroMark

AI-powered counter-drone rifle fire control

Electrical Design Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Hardware EngineeringBoard & Electronics Design
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • Five or more years of experience in electrical hardware design is required; experience in defense, aerospace, or related high-tech industries is preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in analog and digital circuit design is required.
  • Hands-on experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle is required.
  • Knowledge of RF principles and high-speed digital design is required.
  • Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and embedded systems is required.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet is required.
  • Proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
  • Architect and implement complex analog and digital circuits for RF, power management, signal processing, and control systems.
  • Design multilayer printed circuit boards with attention to signal integrity, power delivery, and manufacturability.
  • Identify and evaluate electronic components for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Build and test prototypes, and conduct validation and verification to ensure performance and reliability requirements are met.
  • Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to integrate hardware and ensure system functionality.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware issues and optimize designs for performance, efficiency, and robustness.
  • Create design documentation, schematics, layouts, and test procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with counter-drone systems or related defense technologies.
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability and Design for Testability.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic interference principles.

About the company

ZeroMark develops defense technology focused on counter-drone solutions for military use. Its flagship product, the ZeroMark Fire Control System (FCS), turns standard rifles into counter-UAS weapons by adding an AI-powered auto-aiming system that uses machine vision (electro-optical cameras and LiDAR) and a motorized buttstock to detect, track, and engage fast-moving, low-altitude drones. The FCS can be installed on various rifles in about 30 seconds with no tools, and it performs prediction and ballistic calculations to adjust the weapon’s aim, creating a virtual pivot between shooter and rifle. This enables soldiers to hit small drones at longer distances with greater accuracy, while keeping human decision-making in control. The system is currently undergoing tests with the U.S. Marines. Overall, ZeroMark aims to provide portable, effective counter-UAS capabilities for dismounted personnel that improve mission success and protect troops amidst evolving drone threats.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • ZeroMark won a March 2026 Army SBIR Phase II worth up to $1.865 million.
  • Marines tested ZeroMark FCS in October 2024, showing real field validation.
  • A 2026 Korea reseller deal and updated product suite expand international and platform reach.

What critics are saying

  • Smart Shooter’s SMASH family and Anduril pressure ZeroMark on better-funded counter-UAS budgets.
  • The platform’s lethal rifle augmentation invites export, policy, and end-use scrutiny after 2026 sales pushes.
  • If Marines and Army pilots stall before production orders, ZeroMark stays a nine-FTE contractor.

What makes ZeroMark unique

  • ZeroMark’s 2026 platform spans Apex, Vanguard, and Nexus across one AI targeting layer.
  • Its motorized buttstock physically moves rifle aim, unlike pure software-only counter-drone tools.
  • A 2026 Army SBIR Phase II for Vanguard validates defense-interest and procurement credibility.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
IT桔子
Nov 3rd, 2025
ZeroMark Secures Series A Funding

ZeroMark, a defense technology company specializing in advanced counter-drone solutions and precision targeting systems, has secured Series A funding. The investment round included participation from What If, Intrepid, Beaten Zone Ventures, AeroX, Gaingels, and Calm.

FinSMEs
May 29th, 2024
ZeroMark Raises $7M in Seed Funding

ZeroMark raises $7M in Seed funding.

VCNewsDaily
May 29th, 2024
ZeroMark Secures $7M Seed Funding

ZeroMark, a defense technology startup, has secured $7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Ground Up Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from New York Ventures. This investment will accelerate the development of ZeroMark's AI-powered auto-aiming system for transforming standard infantry rifles into effective counter-drone solutions.