Teal Drones, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill an immediate position for a full-time Principal Electrical Engineer. Teal is a rapidly growing technology company focused on creating worldclass system solutions serving a broad range of applications for design and development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations.  

Teal’s electrical engineers manage their designs from conception through sustaining. The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for the high-level electrical system design of major products such as drones, gimbals, or ground control stations. This role involves collaborating closely with other discipline lead engineers and the product manager to decompose product-level requirements into a system architecture and set of engineering requirements that achieve the product vision with the best compromise of development time, cost, and design complexity. The Principal Electrical Engineer also directs the efforts of other electrical engineers focused on specific subsystems and integrates their designs to build a robust, integrated system. Taking ownership of the design process, the Principal Electrical Engineer drives the team to produce the best possible product.

This position reports to the Director of Electrical Engineering.

Expected Start Date: September 2024

• Work with a cross-disciplinary team to breakdown product requirements into clear testable and traceable formal system and subsystem engineering requirements
• Perform trade studies to identify and down select critical system components and technologies
• Manage a system level electrical design with Application Processors and multiple microcontrollers
• Lead a small team of engineers and integrate their designs into a working system
• Develop designs that pass electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulatory requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-461G, FCC, CE)
• Implement design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) best practices and feedback
• Write and execute Engineering Verification Test (EVT) procedures
• Work with in-house manufacturing team and contract manufacturers to define in-circuit tests (ICT) and functional circuit tests (FCT)
• Direct and review PCB layout
• Perform critical PCB layout as needed
• Maintain an accurate electrical bill of materials (BOM) in the product lifecycle management (PLM) system
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field with 15 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB technology.
• Detailed understanding of common high-speed serial communication busses (e.g., USB2/3, MIPI D-PHY, MIPI M-PHY, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Thorough understanding of Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) design principles.
• Good working knowledge of key drone technologies, including Brushless DC Motor Drive, Inertial sensors, GPS, Lithium-Ion batteries, Camera Interfaces, and Radio modules.
• Proficiency in the use of laboratory test equipment.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer.
• Working understanding of Agile and Waterfall design and development methodologies.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods while performing engineering tasks.
• Fine motor skills and dexterity to handle small components and tools.
• Capability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, such as equipment, tools, or supplies.
• Visual acuity to accurately perform tasks involving detailed work with electronic and mechanical components.
• Proficient hand-eye coordination to assemble and test engineering prototypes.
• Stamina to work in various positions, including bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to hear and interpret instructions and communicate effectively with team members during collaborative tasks.
• Adherence to safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment within the laboratory and testing areas.
  
  

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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