Powertrain Electronics Engineer

ABOUT THIS ROLE As a PCB Engineer at HIGHCAT, you’ll own the powertrain for our drones going forward, ensuring that mission-critical teams operate as intended in the field. You will be the point of contact for all things powertrain, working in close contact with our other technical units (hardware, design, manufacturing, production, and software). This is a high-impact role, directly affecting the performance of our drones for operators in contested environments. Your success will depend on your cross-functional coordination and your ability to adapt to new technology, all in an environment where there is no margin for error. If this sounds like you, then the role is worth considering.

CORE TASKS & RESPONISIBILITIES R&D

Own the development, documentation, and management of our BMS, ESC, and Power Distribution.

Ensure proper testing of the relevant PCB’s against the requirements.

Serve as the connective tissue on these topics, using your expert knowledge to explain and relay knowledge back into our prototyping & production tracks.

Design BLDC Motors (define target specs, choose Strator rotor, pole pairs, magnetics and copper wiring.

Project Execution

Ensure completion of key drivers for our product in a fast-paced environment with short development cycles.

Production Handover

Train production team on the usage of PCB’s.

Create the complete documentation on implementation and how to handle the relevant parts.

System Architecture

Fully embed yourself in the understanding of our complete system architecture.

High-Performance Culture

Be a driver of our culture of excellence where accountability is high, feedback is direct, and learning from setbacks drives improvements.

Ensure intelligent risk-taking, rapid iteration of development cycles, and unwavering commitment to customer success.

Maintaining clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, team members, and upper management, ensuring that information isn’t lost.