Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Weapons & Drone Systems
Onsite | Great Neck, NY
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 Great Neck, NY
- Must meet ITAR requirements
- Uses E-Verify for work authorization
- No staffing agencies - direct applicants only
- Equal Opportunity Employer
📧 Apply: Recruiting@wws.inc
Salary: $115000 - $140000 per year