Principal Electrical Engineer at Orb Aerospace (Lowell, MI)
Orb Aerospace· Lowell, MI· $90k–$145k·
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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.
- If you’re ready to put the United States back on top in embedded robotic systems, we invite to apply.
Why work at Orb Aerospace
- Culture & Mission: Described as “less like the flying taxis, more like the flying cowboys.” Emphasis on solving hard problems for the good of the world. Branding: “Rebuilding America’s industrial backbone.”
- Work Policy: All current job postings are on‑site in Lowell, Michigan. No remote or hybrid positions listed.
- Benefits: Health (incl. dental & vision), life, disability insurance, 401(k) company match, professional development budget.
- Engineering Environment: “Cracked Engineers” job posting invites outliers to tackle first‑principles autonomy problems. Small team (13 people) allows broad ownership.
- Growth Trajectory: Recent funding, new CEO, and active hiring signal a push from R&D into production and deployment.