What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Systems Electrical Engineer position at chirprobotics?
Chirp Robotics Corporation is a defense technology company building next-generation drone defense systems with engineering at its core. Our mission is to defend those on the front lines by delivering reliable, low-cost autonomous systems designed to neutralize aerial threats at scale.
At Chirp, we believe great engineering teams—empowered, trusted, and focused—are the key to solving the hardest defense challenges. We blend deep technical expertise with a fast, iterative development model to design, test, and field capable systems in record time.
We are seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer with a strong hardware focus to join our team. The ideal candidate will be motivated and a self-starter willing to expand their knowledge base and expertise to design, build and deploy highly embedded systems. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience with PCB layout, digital design, and high-speed signal integrity analysis. This role requires a keen understanding and a willingness to learn the principles of timing closure, layout constraints, and signal integrity considerations for high-performance embedded systems.
Responsibilities:
Under guidance from senior electrical engineers, the candidate will:
- Design and layout PCBs, considering timing closure, signal integrity, and manufacturability
- Develop and analyze digital circuits, including source synchronous and system synchronous designs
- Conduct time-of-flight and high-speed layout analysis
- Work with RF engineers to learn and apply RF design methodologies
- Design and build PCB symbols and footprint libraries
- Utilize EDA tools such as OrCAD/Cadence Allegro (Preferred), or KiCAD (preferred) or Altium
- May perform signal integrity analysis using tools like HyperLynx, CST, or OpenEMS
- Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless integration of embedded systems
Required Qualifications:
- Prior Experience: 3 years of work experience
- Strong understanding of digital design principles and timing closure
- Experience with PCB layout and design tools
- Knowledge of high-speed signal integrity and transmission line effects
- Willingness to learn RF and high-speed design methodologies
- Familiarity with signal integrity tools and simulation methodologies
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and learn new technologies
- Some relevant experience (school project or internships)
At Chirp Robotics, we believe that exceptional teams deserve exceptional support. Our compensation packages are designed to reflect the value of your contributions and provide stability, flexibility, and room to grow. The salary range for each role is based on multiple factors, including your experience, education, skillset, and business needs. In addition to a competitive base salary, most full-time roles include equity grants—ensuring every team member has a stake in our mission and future.
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time U.S.-based employees including fully covered health insurance.
Chirp Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to building the future of defense technology.
If you're passionate about solving real-world defense challenges with a tight-knit, high-trust engineering team—we’d love to hear from you.