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Senior Electrical Engineer

Arxlight
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026 CLOSED ON 5/23/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Arxlight?

Company Overview

We are a rapidly growing technology startup focused on delivering next-generation drones for security and safety applications. Our company vertically integrates hardware and software to create leading edge capabilities in the UAV space, with a focus on saving lives.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and deploy hardware that powers intelligent robotic UAS systems operating in real-world environments. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and autonomy—building robust, high-performance systems that integrate perception, planning, control, and communication.

You will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to take robotics software from simulation to fielded deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Design embedded control electronics from concept to production, including hardware selection, schematic & PCB design, board bring-up, and system level integration.
  • Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and software debugging tools.
  • Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware.
  • Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages.

Required Qualifications

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 3 years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems and products.
  • Demonstrated experience designing mixed signal circuits.
  • Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automation of tests.
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral).
  • Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with autonomous systems (UAVs, UGVs, mobile robots, or manipulators)
  • Experience with field testing, data logging, and performance analysis

Compensation Range: $120K - $180K

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000

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