Principal Electrical Engineer

Orb Aerospace

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Lowell, MI on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted February 9, 2026
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.
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  • If you’re ready to put the United States back on top in embedded robotic systems, we invite to apply.

Compensation (from employer):
90000–145000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Design, integrate, and test electrical systems for autonomous air platforms.

Job title

Principal Electrical Engineer

Experience level

degree required

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

In-person in Lowell, MI, no remote work allowed.

Salary

90-130K Base\+ Options and Incentives

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PCB designmicrocontrollerRFEMIbattery management

Preferred skills

wireless communicationsensor fusionelectrical schematicstest equipment

Specializations

PCB designpower supplythermal managementsensor integrationEMI
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lowell, MI 49331, USA

On-site City
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