What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Engineer - PCB position at Tycho.AI?
About Tycho.AI
Tycho.AI builds autonomy solutions for unmanned systems operating in GPS- and comms-denied environments. We are a fast-growing, dual-use technology company at the forefront of national security and commercial innovation, with a mission to push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve. Backed by VCs with unicorn wins and trusted by defense customers, our team is rethinking autonomy from the chip up using modular AI, advanced visual-inertial sensing, and real-time edge compute to unlock next-gen mission capability.
About The Role
We are seeking a Hardware Engineer with strong PCB design experience to help develop the next generation of electronics powering our autonomous platforms. This role will focus on the design, integration, testing, and bring-up of custom electronic systems spanning compute, power distribution, sensing, communications, embedded processing, and avionics-related hardware.
Responsibilities
Tycho.AI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
E-Verify and Right to Work
Tycho.AI participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may be subject to a government security clearance process
Tycho.AI builds autonomy solutions for unmanned systems operating in GPS- and comms-denied environments. We are a fast-growing, dual-use technology company at the forefront of national security and commercial innovation, with a mission to push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve. Backed by VCs with unicorn wins and trusted by defense customers, our team is rethinking autonomy from the chip up using modular AI, advanced visual-inertial sensing, and real-time edge compute to unlock next-gen mission capability.
About The Role
We are seeking a Hardware Engineer with strong PCB design experience to help develop the next generation of electronics powering our autonomous platforms. This role will focus on the design, integration, testing, and bring-up of custom electronic systems spanning compute, power distribution, sensing, communications, embedded processing, and avionics-related hardware.
Responsibilities
- Design schematic capture and multilayer PCB layouts for embedded and autonomous systems
- Develop electronics for computing, sensing, power management, communications, and control subsystems
- Support component selection, bring-up, debugging, validation, and integration of custom hardware designs
- Perform board-level testing, signal integrity analysis, power validation, and hardware troubleshooting
- Create and maintain design documentation, schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and revision control workflows
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, validation infrastructure, and hardware reliability practices
- 3 years of experience in electrical or hardware engineering with a focus on PCB design
- Experience designing multilayer PCBs for embedded or high-performance systems
- Proficiency with PCB CAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar
- Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design fundamentals
- Familiarity with power systems, voltage regulation, and embedded processor integration
- Ability to read datasheets, validate hardware performance, and troubleshoot complex system issues
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional engineering environments
- Experience designing electronics for UAVs, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems
- Familiarity with RF systems, antennas, telemetry, or wireless communications
- Experience with high-speed PCB layout considerations and signal integrity analysis
- Experience supporting prototype-to-production hardware development cycles
- Experience operating in startup or rapid prototyping environments
- Be part of a rapidly scaling startup defining the future of autonomous intelligence.
- Collaborative, high-trust culture that values innovation, execution, and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and a generous benefits package.
Tycho.AI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
E-Verify and Right to Work
Tycho.AI participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may be subject to a government security clearance process