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Matternet

Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer

Matternet, Mountain View, CA


DescriptionMatternet is a leading technology company in the field of autonomous aerial vehicles, specializing in the development and operation of drone delivery systems for transporting goods in urban and suburban areas. We're working to create a more connected world by revolutionizing the way goods move, enabling faster, safer, and more efficient transportation systems.As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Matternet, you will be responsible for evolving new designs and unlocking future capabilities for the Matternet drone delivery system. You will take on the unique challenge of combining the need to optimize power, weight, and cost with the expectations of aerospace-grade safety and reliability. This role will assume organizational responsibilities of design control, QC, supplier interaction, etc. while working in a cross-functional team of Mechanical, Mechatronic, Embedded, Electrical, and Software Engineers to develop best-in-class technology for on-demand, aerial delivery in urban environments. Responsibilities: Design system architecture and implementation of Analog and Digital circuits in high-reliability applicationSupport the electrical systems roadmap for future updates and next-generation UAVsDesign redundant power supply systems for our aerospace systemsProvide sustaining engineering support to existing UAV platform, including troubleshooting problems in the manufacture, testing, or operation of the existing platforms, in addition to new features and upgradesMentor other engineers in the team(s) and therefore being a clear communicator is a key requirement for success in this roleBe a hands-on development lead for design, prototype validation & test and be skilled in using tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, LCR metersUse electrical circuit simulation tools to verify designsRequirements: 7+ years of proven industry experience with a history of successfully delivering diverse safety-critical (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or defense) designs into production.Have experience designing electronics, connectors, and cabling for mission-critical applications in high vibration and dynamic environments.Experience designing redundant power supply systems for aerospace systemsA solid foundation in analog/digital circuitry and schematic designExperience with multi-layer (6+) PCBs and designing real-time applications with high-speed processorsExperience with high-density layout design practicesExperience designing for EMI/RFI and signal/power integrityExperience with battery chargers/balancers and DC power electronicsExperience with I2C, UART, CAN, USB, SPI or other high-speed serial linksExperience with design for reliability in high vibration and high-temperature environments with accelerated lifetime testing and other methods of ensuring robustnessExperience with architecture design for redundancy and fault toleranceExpertise in Altium for design and version control of schematics and board design/manufacturingGreat Additions: Experience in the aviation, robotics, automotive, or medical device/equipment industriesExperience with programming languages C++, Python, or Firmware and embedded codeBenefits: $152,000 to $228,000 annually plus equityFree health planDental, vision, life and disability benefitsFlexible time off, 15 holidays and paid new parent leaveJob SummaryID: 50EA18DD4CDepartment: Engineering, Aircraft