Orb Aerospace

Merit-based aviation manufacturing fellowship

Principal Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMiddleville, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

US Citizen or Permanent Resident
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

Responsibilities

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 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

Salary Range: 90000 to 145000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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.

About the Company

Orb Aerospace

Merit-based aviation manufacturing fellowship

Orb.aero focuses on making aviation more accessible by giving talented individuals, especially those proven through work rather than formal education, chances to work on real aviation projects. It runs the Orbship fellowship, a merit-based program where candidates are selected through a multi-step process (portfolio review, video interview, and a competitive Battle Royale). The company earns revenue from secured advanced manufacturing contracts and partnerships, applying its skills to real aviation projects. Its approach differs from others by prioritizing merit and practical problem-solving for outliers instead of traditional credentials, with the goal of democratizing aviation opportunities and enabling skilled people to contribute to aviation and advanced manufacturing at scale.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Late Stage VC
Total funding: $12M
Headquarters: Lowell, MI
Founded: 2017

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