Ready to change the world?

We are reinventing how products are delivered around the world by unlocking the path not yet traveled. Our company was founded in 2015 and is backed by Silicon Valley’s most prominent VCs, including YCombinator, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Icon Ventures. Volansi provides fast on-demand aerial delivery service for time-critical shipments over long ranges. We build and operate long-range, high-payload drones for commercial, defense, and humanitarian applications. Leveraging drone technology as a transportation method, we help our customers gain control of their supply chain and save millions of dollars on downtime and inventory costs. Our work came from the immediate need for critical delivery of parts to drastically reduce downtime for an automotive company. From this idea, our founders have scaled the company into a team of highly skilled and motivated individuals to serve critical delivery markets. 

Interested?

We are looking for a Director of Electrical Engineering (EE) to lead the team of world-class engineers that design and build the electronics powering our Volansi drones, power systems, and ground control systems. As a vertically integrated and product-driven company, the Director of EE works at the core of our product development and with peers across other functions such as autonomy, embedded SW, etc. They own defining and executing the overall EE product development strategy, budget, team development, quality, and evaluation from first sketch to mass production. They are naturally curious to continuously learn and keep abreast with trends and developments in this fast-evolving industry.

What you will do:

• Direct all aspects of design and development of electrical projects and oversee the implementation of the technology into finished products to ensure that department goals and objectives are met
• Oversee the design process from concept through manufacturing
• Develop, coordinate and maintain comprehensive project plans, work schedules and budgets
• Select and assign projects to outside vendors and independent contractors as necessary
• Assist with the creation of specification sheets, instructions and other product-related materials
• Actively support commitment to quality and safety, and all quality and safety objectives, with an emphasis on continual improvement
• Train, oversees and coordinate the work of electrical engineers to ensure that engineering designs are meeting product and quality specifications in addition to being detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner
• Lead and influence teams in decision making, schedule adherence and scope management
• Ensure that staff is contributing at maximum potential through rigorous hiring practices and an emphasis on training, development, goal setting and performance management on a regular and timely basis
• Inspire their team and provide career mentorship
• Frequently interact with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas

Required:

• A passion for building high quality, beautiful products
• B.S./M.S degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent related experience
• 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a minimum of 5 years leading teams
• Expertise designing a range of low- and high-volume, quality electronic products
• Expertise in circuit and PCB design
• Experience working with Low- and High-Voltage power systems and electronics
• Ability to design and develop products from concept through manufacturing
• Ability to analyze and resolve quality assurance issues in a timely manner
• Ability to travel domestic and international as needed to meet with vendors to discuss technical issues

Desired:

• Experience working with UAVs or in an aviation related field
• Experience in designing weatherized electronics
• Experience in designing, characterizing, and troubleshooting RF circuits
• Experience in designing and specifying battery management systems and wire harnesses
• Flight related hobbies and interests, such as a private pilot’s license, aircraft homebuilding, RC flying and competing, etc.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires the use of information which is subject to compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants cannot be hired until they are qualified to have such access. Some positions due to U.S. Government contract requirements will require current U.S. Citizenship
• This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, but Bend, OR can be considered! 

Why Volansi?

• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your dependent(s)
• Opportunities for internal career growth
• Healthy meals and snacks provided, gym and commuter benefits
• Flexible vacation and company paid holidays
• 401k and stock options
• Dog-friendly office!