Electrical Engineer
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$ 110000 - 160000
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Job Description
Electrical Engineer
About Urban Sky:
Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design build operate and sell stratospheric balloon systems and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of Defense (DoD) NASA and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.
Our team consists of engineers makers developers and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor inclusion respect and empowerment.
We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking self-starting open-minded and hard-working team members.
About The Role:
As an Electrical Engineer at Urban Sky you will take ownership of the design development and deployment of electrical systems for our cutting-edge stratospheric balloon technology. This role is perfect for a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is not afraid to get their hands dirtywhether its soldering debugging circuits or building hacked-together prototypes that work like a charm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design test and iterateonelectrical systems intended for stratospheric balloons including power distribution sensors and communication systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical software and operations teams to integrate electrical systems seamlessly.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues quickly and efficientlyboth in the lab and in the field.
- Maintain a hands-on approach including soldering building prototypes and conducting rapid hardware iterations.
- Drive the selection and sourcing of electronic components to meet project requirements and cost targets.
- Establish processes for robust documentation testing and scaling of electrical systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Strong experience in circuit design PCB layout and embedded systems.
- Proficiency with soldering debugging tools and hands-on prototyping.
- Experience with power systems sensor integration RF communication and microcontrollers.
- A creative solutions-oriented mindsetyoure comfortable with hacking together solutions when needed.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Nice-to-Haves/Preferred Skills:
- Experience designing and building battery packs.
- Experience with complex RF environments dealing with multiple signal types.
- Preference for startup or small team environments.
Requirements:
Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be located near Denver CO
Benefits:
- Salary $110000 - $160000 per year
- We are required to post this salary range per Colorado law. Your salary will be determined based on your abilities and experience.
Stock Options
Medical Vision and Dental
Unlimited Vacation Days
Cell Phone Bill Stipend
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes that they have the skills and the passion necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
This position may require the candidate to deal with commodities software technology defense articles and/or technical data which are subject to the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Additional information may be requested so as to determine whether export authorization is required from the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. If authorization is required employment will be contingent upon the Company successfully obtaining such authorization from the relevant government agency.
Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
