Avionics & Electrical Lead

At AIRO, we bring together aircraft, autonomy, avionics, and mission services into one integrated platform designed for the environments where failure is not an option. Our technology supports contested logistics, tactical and long-range ISTAR, and operations that demand precision under pressure, so the people who depend on it can get where they need to be when it matters most. Here, you will work alongside innovators, engineers, operators, and industry leaders who share a passion for solving hard problems and building what comes next in aerospace and defense.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Are you ready to architect mission-critical flight hardware that shapes global aerospace defense and autonomous aviation? Airo is seeking a high-impact Avionics & Electrical Engineering Lead to spearhead the next generation of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this role, you will lead end-to-end electrical architecture, rapid prototyping, and flight-critical systems integration from blank-canvas concept to active field deployment. Working at the intersection of defense modernization and commercial autonomy, you will mentor a fast-growing engineering team in a high-velocity, agile environment.

If you thrive on turning ambitious concepts into rugged, mission-ready flight technology, this is your opportunity to define the future of aerial systems.

• Design & Lay Out High-Performance PCBs:
  Directly execute end-to-end schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design for high-speed digital, analog, power distribution, and RF circuits optimized for SWaP and rugged aerospace conditions.
• Architect & Integrate UAS Avionics:
  Build and integrate flight-critical electrical systems into new airframes, directly interfacing embedded controllers, power systems, propulsion electronics, and sensors alongside mechanical and software teams.
• Rapidly Prototype & Iterate Flight Hardware:
  Build, assemble, and bring up prototype hardware on the bench to accelerate transition cycles from R&D concepts to full-scale production lines.
• Troubleshoot at the Hardware-Software Boundary:
  Isolate and resolve complex system-level faults using hands-on lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs) and software/firmware debugging tools.
• Execute Environmental & Flight
  
  Qualification:
  
  Run hands-on testing campaigns—including thermal, vibration, and EMI/EMC validation to guarantee aerospace compliance, IP-rated environmental sealing, and flight safety.
• Conduct Field Tests & Support Live Deployments:
  Deploy to the field alongside flight operators to execute live system tests, analyze real-time telemetry, and rapidly deliver hardware updates to active UAS platforms.

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 8+ years designing and troubleshooting complex embedded systems.
• Expertise in Altium for multi-layer PCBA layouts, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Architecture experience with ultra-low-noise avionics and high-integrity payload bus integration.
• Hands-on design of high-power systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and ESCs.
• Proven track record mitigating EMI/EMC and engineering wire harness safety for harsh environments.
• Deep proficiency with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, probes) and test automation.
• Demonstrated success driving rapid R&D prototypes through flight testing and scaled production.

• Proven track record of end-to-end technical ownership and team leadership for complex unit- and subsystem-level payloads or aerospace products.
• Experience conducting system-level engineering, SWaP-C trade studies, and requirements allocation for advanced UAS architectures.
• Demonstrated experience designing for high-reliability, safety-critical environments involving human-in-the-loop (HITL) operations and fail-safe architectures.
• Proficiency in embedded software and firmware development using C/C++ in real-time or embedded Linux environments.
• Deep working knowledge of low-level embedded protocols, peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), timers, interrupts, and ADC integration.
• Master’s degree (MS) in Electrical…