Senior Electrical Engineer
Wild West Systems Inc.
Electrical Engineer – Autonomous Weapons & Drone Systems
Onsite | Leander, TX
Full-Time | U.S. Citizenship or ITAR Eligibility Required
Be part of a mission-driven team redefining autonomous defense.
Wild West Systems builds next-generation drones and munitions for America and her allies - fast, affordable, and superior by design. As an Electrical Engineer, you'll help design, prototype, and deploy electronics for autonomous systems that change how the battlefield operates.
About Wild West Systems
Wild West Systems is a defense technology startup breaking conventions in autonomous edge defense through modular, AI-powered weapon platforms - designed, built, and launched in the USA.
We arm the future warfighter with precision, affordability, and swagger. If you thrive on speed, grit, and purpose - welcome to the frontier.
Why This Role Matters
As an Electrical Engineer at Wild West Systems, you'll design the electronic backbone of our drone and munitions platforms - taking concepts from whiteboard to field-ready systems. You'll work directly with seasoned engineers across hardware, software, and mechanics to bring ideas into reality.
You'll be part of a small, fast team where every design, every wire, and every test matters.
What You'll Do
- Electrical Design: Develop electronic systems from schematic to PCB layout and production release (Altium preferred).
- Prototype & Test: Support bring-up and validation of boards, including signal integrity checks, power testing, and troubleshooting.
- Power Systems: Design and manage battery management, voltage regulation, and power distribution systems.
- Integration: Collaborate with mechanical, propulsion, and firmware teams to ensure seamless system function.
- Documentation: Produce detailed schematics, BOMs, and test procedures for builds.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and field tests to refine performance and reliability.
- Hands-On Work: Solder, wire, assemble, and debug - your designs don't just live in CAD.
What You Bring
Required:
- B.S. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related field)
- 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing electronic hardware
- Experience with PCB design tools (Altium strongly preferred)
- Solid foundation in analog/digital circuits, grounding, and power integrity
- Comfortable with lab tools - oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, soldering equipment
- Familiar with embedded hardware (MCUs, sensors, CAN/SPI/I²C/UART comms)
- Thrives in high-speed, hands-on, high-ownership environments
- U.S. citizen or ITAR-compliant status (green card, refugee/asylee, or eligible authorization)
Preferred:
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or robotics hardware design
- Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810)
- Exposure to motor drives, ignition systems, RF, or wireless links
- Familiarity with DFM/DFA and rugged design principles
- IPC-related experience (IPC-A-600, CID/CID+)
- Experience with field testing or manufacturing support
Why You'll Love It Here
- Mission That Matters: Build systems protecting America and her allies.
- True Ownership: Small team, direct impact, zero bureaucracy.
- Elite Benefits:
- 100% coverage for employee health, dental, and vision
- 90% coverage for spouse/family
- Culture of Action: Fast decisions, real results, no wasted time.
Additional Info
- Onsite position based in Leander, TX
- Must meet ITAR requirements
- Uses E-Verify for work authorization
- No staffing agencies - direct applicants only
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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