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Senior Electrical Engineer

PDW
YEAR
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
3414 Governors Drive Southwest (Show on map)
Jul 23, 2025

Company Overview Performance Drone Works (PDW) builds technologies for the warfighter, by the warfighter. Born out of the Drone Racing League, our roots are competitive, our mindset is tactical, and our mission is clear: deliver purpose-built unmanned systems to those who serve. We are not here to sell vapor; we build and ship real capabilities for real missions.

Now, we're entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a skilled Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our team, contributing to the next wave of system and tool development for our upcoming product lines. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting in architectural design, parts selection, validation test design, and overseeing hardware and software development cycles for a variety of sUAS systems.

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate will thrive working in an innovative and fast-paced work environment, able to deal with problems on the fly, and delivers thoughtfully designed and highly adaptable systems.


  • Perform Hardware design tasks such as schematic capture, schematic review, layout, layout review, architecture design and parts selection.
  • Work together with the Hardware team to develop trajectories for our hardware projects.
  • Develop testing criteria, plans and test fixtures for design verification and production certification.
  • Generate engineering-grade reports, perform part cost analysis, and define part performance measurement criteria.
  • Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements.
  • Collaborate with a strong engineering team and company stakeholders.


Requirements


  • Strong skills in Altium Designer.
  • Extensive knowledge of electronic hardware and system design.
  • Experience with controlled impedance, length matching, and/or high speed signaling.
  • Experience with MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, Gigabit Ethernet and other high speed signals.
  • Experience with high power systems; including a strong understanding of circuit design constraints inside these systems.
  • Knowledge of common communication buses; such as I2C, CAN, Serial, and SPI - along with their debugging procedures.
  • Ability to create PCB stack ups that are optimized for power distribution and noise reduction.
  • Experience developing custom Altium jobs, Draftsman fabrication, and assembly documents.
  • Soldering experience.
  • Candidates with experience in UAV aircrafts, robotics development, and/or hobby drones will be given special consideration.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Project.
  • 5+ Years Professional Hardware Engineering Experience and/or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.


Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 50 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard machine shop equipment as well as standard office equipment.

Work Environment

This position typically operates in a standard office and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard engineering and manufacturing equipment and may require occasional travel to customer locations or facilities. This position may have exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and non-climate-controlled environments. May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment. This is a fast-paced work environment and requires cross departmental collaboration with independent and team-based responsibilities. Standard works hours for this position are 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional overtime as operational needs demand.

ITAR Requirement

In compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).


Compensation and Benefits

PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:


  • Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
  • Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.


EEO Statement

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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