Senior Electrical Engineer - Missoula

About Skyfish

Skyfish is headquartered in Stevensville, Montana, a short drive from nearby Missoula. At Skyfish you will join a team of talented individuals focused on developing best-in-class autonomous drones to measure, map, and model critical infrastructure. You'll be joining a dynamic technology start-up that is poised to change the paradigm of data collection and precision measurement.

Job Summary:

Skyfish is looking for a senior electrical engineer to contribute to the design, development, and testing of the electrical system of an autonomous drone platform.  The qualified candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience in design and development of embedded systems.  The successful candidate will have experience with management of engineering documentation and version control.  As Skyfish is a rapidly growing startup, the candidate will need to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant degree.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems product design / development.  Expertise is required in at least one of the following: analog and mixed signal circuit design, PCB design, signal integrity, motor controls, DC/DC power and battery management systems, RF design, test engineering, or other relevant methodology in robotic systems design.
• Firm understanding of acceptable engineering documentation standards and version control.
• Ability to create test procedures to validate and ensure that electrical design requirements of products are met.
• Knowledge of electrical, software, mechanical and systems interactions.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to use electrical lab equipment for hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Soldering skills are a must.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, results-oriented and a clear focus on quality.
• Experience using ECAD software packages such as Altium Designer.
• Embedded firmware experience is preferred.
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly process is a plus.

Benefits:

• BlueCross BlueShield health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Stock option plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 4-day work week

Salary and title are DOE.