Seneca

Electrical Engineer

Sausalito. Posted 7 days ago

The role

You will design, develop, test, and integrate hardware systems for autonomous aerial suppression. You will work cross-functionally with software engineers and other team members to deliver hardware solutions for firefighters.

What you will do

  • Design, development, testing, and integration of hardware systems for autonomous aerial suppression
  • Work cross-functionally with software engineers and other team members

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 5-7+ years of professional experience focused on electrical hardware design and development
  • Proficient in schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design using ECAD tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad)
  • Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and validation using lab tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter, etc)
  • Skilled in electrical component selection, evaluation, and BOM management
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Design experience with power electronics, motor control circuits, microcontrollers or microprocessors, and/or sensor integration
  • Strong interest in or experience with robotics, automation, or complex mechatronic systems
  • Experience in aviation, aerospace, or UAV industries
  • Familiarity with regulatory and environmental testing standards

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Equity Compensation
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid company holidays

About the company

Seneca is building cutting-edge drone and sensor technology for wildfire suppression. It is a mission-driven company dedicated to climate resilience and fire prevention.

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