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Principal Electrical Engineer

Orb Aerospace·📍 Lowell, Michigan, United States

Employment

FULL TIME

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On-site

Experience

SENIOR LEVEL

Salary

$90K – $145K/yr

Pay vs market · Bottom quarter

This job's pay ($117,500 a year at the midpoint) is higher than about 20% of 264 salary-listed Electrical Engineer jobs in United States in the last 12 months; their median is $163,000.

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Job description

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.
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    About this listing

    • Source: Orb Aerospace's official careers site · still listed there on 10 Nov 2026
    • Posted 17 Feb 2025

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    Desired Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

    Department · Air Systems

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    Orb Aerospace

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