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