Full-Time

Principal Electrical Engineer

Orb Aerospace

Orb Aerospace

11-50 employees

Merit-based aviation manufacturing fellowship

Compensation Overview

$90k - $130k/yr

+ Options and Incentives

No H1B Sponsorship

Middleville, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Requirements
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • In-Person
  • Starts Immediately
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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
  • 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.

Orb.aero makes aviation more accessible by selecting high-skill individuals through its merit-based Orbship fellowship to work on real aviation and advanced manufacturing projects. Candidates go through a multi-step process—portfolio review, video interview, and a competitive Battle Royale pitch—after which winners join Orbship and work on contracts. The company sets itself apart by prioritizing proven skills and project work over traditional credentials and avoiding traditional flying-taxi models. Its goal is to democratize aviation opportunities by channeling talented outliers into meaningful aerospace challenges at scale.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$11.1M

Headquarters

Lowell, Michigan

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Midwest capacity enables capex-free drone scaling for Philippines, Asheville, Ukraine markets.
  • Autonomous systems from 10-pound drones to 3,000-pound aircraft deliver global village infrastructure.
  • NAICS 541715 registration since September 2019 secures federal R&D manufacturing contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Wisk Aero floods Philippines with cheaper Boeing-backed drones in 6–12 months.
  • Zipline blocks NC, Africa contracts with medical drone dominance in 12–18 months.
  • FAA delays ground Group 2+ UAS over 55lbs in 3–6 months.

What makes Orb Aerospace unique

  • Orbship fellowship selects via project portfolios, video interviews, and Battle Royale pitches.
  • First Michigan aircraft designer, builder, manufacturer since WWII via Michigan partnerships.
  • Merit-based hiring targets skilled outliers without traditional education for aviation innovation.

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-5%

1 year growth

6%

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