Electrical Systems Engineer Position

1 month ago


Oakland, California, United States Pyka Full time

Pyka is a pioneering company that is revolutionizing the transportation industry by developing autonomous electric aircraft. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and testing complex electrical systems for our aircraft.

The ideal candidate should have experience in designing power electronics systems, including DC-DC converters, and high power motor controller hardware design. Familiarity with embedded system designs and C or C++ code writing is also essential. Experience in designing safety-critical systems and conducting detailed debugging and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems is highly valued.

We offer a competitive salary range of $152,000-$193,000 per year, depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our benefits package includes employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k). We also offer paid holidays and generous PTO, free catered lunch, and plenty of snacks.

This position requires access to technology, software, and other information subject to governmental access control restrictions due to export controls. Employment in this role is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design of FPGA or MCU-based complex systems involving digital, power, analog, and sensor integrations
  • Complete the PCBA design cycle, including architecture selection, component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and working with manufacturers
  • Perform Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for electrical subsystems, identifying and mitigating potential risks to improve product reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on aircraft integration and system level testing
  • Conduct detailed debugging and troubleshooting of complex electromechanical systems to ensure operational safety, reliability, and performance
  • Mentor junior engineers in the team, providing guidance on technical tasks and professional development

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing microprocessor-based circuitry and interfaces to various peripherals; experience with low to medium speed FPGA is a plus
  • Familiarity with general schematic design and PCB layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro, Eagle, KiCad, etc.
  • An inquisitive attitude with an ability to quickly research new topics and develop mastery of new subjects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


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