
Embedded Compute, Power Engineer
HavocAI
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Integrate GPU-based edge compute platforms for onboard autonomy processing
- Optimize compute performance, latency, and power efficiency for airborne environments
- Support deployment of HavocOS autonomy stack on embedded systems
- Architect onboard power distribution and battery systems
- Design electrical architectures that support high-performance compute and sensor loads
- Optimize power management for endurance and reliability
- Develop thermal management strategies for high-performance embedded compute
- Ensure stable operation under variable environmental conditions
- Build robust sensor bus architectures supporting cameras, lidar, radar, and navigation sensors
- Integrate communication protocols and data pipelines for autonomy systems
- Ensure flight-ready electrical integration across compute, sensors, and propulsion subsystems
- Design systems with strong EMI resilience and reliability
- Work closely with autonomy, avionics, and airframe teams
- Support system integration, validation testing, and flight readiness
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field
- Experience developing embedded systems for aerospace, robotics, or autonomous platforms
- Strong understanding of power electronics and electrical system design
- Experience integrating onboard AI compute platforms (GPU-based edge systems)
- Experience with embedded Linux environments
- Systems-level engineering mindset and hardware/software integration experience
- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance
Benefits
- 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
- Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
- Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
- Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
- Equity Package
- Work / Home Office Stipend
- Global Entry
- 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
GPU-based edge computeembedded systemspower electronicselectrical system designthermal managementEMI resiliencecommunication protocolsdata pipelinesautonomy systemsvalidation testing
Soft Skills
systems-level engineering mindsethardware/software integrationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detail