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Electrical Engineer

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In-Office
Sausalito, CA, USA
100K-160K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Sausalito, CA, USA
100K-160K Annually
Senior level
Design, develop, test, and integrate electrical hardware systems for autonomous aerial suppression. Responsibilities include schematic capture, multilayer PCB design, component selection, BOM management, hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and cross-functional collaboration with software engineers. The role supports reliable drone and sensor technology for wildfire suppression and may involve power electronics, motor controls, embedded processors, sensors, robotics, aerospace systems, and regulatory testing.
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The Job:

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of hardware systems for autonomous aerial suppression.

You’ll work cross-functionally with software engineers and other team members to deliver robust and reliable hardware solutions for firefighters. 

What You Bring:

  • 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

Preferred (but not required):

  • 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

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary – Reflective of your skills and experience

  • Equity Compensation – Be a part-owner in the company's future

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Including medical, dental, and vision plans

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) – Optional pre-tax savings for medical expenses

  • Unlimited PTO – Flexible time off to recharge, plus paid company holidays


About Us
Seneca is building cutting-edge drone and sensor technology for wildfire suppression, aiming to eliminate wildfire risk across 500 million acres of high-risk U.S. + allied territory. Backed by top-tier investors, including Convective Capital, Caffeinated Capital, First Round Capital, Slow Ventures, Nextview Ventures, Transition Capital, Bullpen Capital, Stepstone Group, Roar Capital, Offline Ventures, and leaders from Palantir, Google, Meta, and many others. Founded by Stu Landesberg (former Founder & CEO of Grove Collaborative — IPO in 2022 at $1.7B) and fire industry experts, Seneca is a mission-driven company dedicated to climate resilience and fire prevention.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you may still be the right fit for our team.

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