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Electrical Engineer

Posted 13 Days Ago
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In-Office
Sausalito, CA
105K-205K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Sausalito, CA
105K-205K Annually
Mid level
The Electrical Engineer will design, develop, test, and integrate hardware systems for autonomous aerial suppression, collaborating with software engineers for robust solutions.
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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.

  • 3-5+ 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 eliminating the $1 trillion threat of wildfire across 500 million acres with AI-powered autonomous drone systems. Imagine a world where firefighters can respond to a blaze in under 6 minutes using autonomous suppression technology. That's the world Seneca is building. We’re combining the deep expertise of seasoned fire professionals with the innovation of billion-dollar technology builders to create advanced systems that save lives, property, and natural resources.

This is more than a job—it's a mission to transform safety across 500 million acres. Whatever your background, if you’re a builder, an innovator, or a problem-solver, you belong here.

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.

Top Skills

Altium
Autonomous Systems
Ecad Tools
Kicad
Lab Tools
Logic Analyzer
Multimeter
Orcad
Oscilloscope

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