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Electrical Engineer - Robotics
Full-Time
Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
Open
9/2/26
Close
9/16/2026
Salary
$70,000 - $110,000
About WingXpand
WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems, building long-endurance, backpackable smart plane drones and robotics systems that support defense, public safety, disaster response, and commercial missions. Our platforms operate across air, ground, and maritime domains, integrating autonomy, AI-powered sensing, edge computing, and networked systems to deliver real-world intelligence and threat detection. We design, build, and deploy complete systems — hardware, software, and data — and we move fast. As WingXpand scales, we are seeking high performers to grow with our team.
Job Description
An early career electrical engineer with experience in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) development, prototyping, electrical design, and system troubleshooting. The successful candidate will support efforts to design, develop, and refine electronic systems that meet our rigorous standards for quality and innovation. This position will work closely with WingXpand's senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical system design for robotics (UAS, UGV, and USV), including controllers, power distribution, sensor interfaces, and embedded systems.
- Design and develop PCBs, including high-speed digital, analog, power electronics, and RF circuits.
- Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electrical systems into airframes, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
- Work hands-on with robotics hardware, troubleshooting and iterating designs to meet mission-critical needs.
- Support full product lifecycle, from rapid prototyping to full-scale production, ensuring compliance with aerospace and military standards.
- Evaluate and select components for high-performance, low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) UAS, along with IPXX ruggedization
- Support environmental testing (thermal, EMI/EMC, vibration) and system validation efforts.
- Contribute to system-level architecture, ensuring seamless integration of avionics, communications, and AI-driven autonomy.
- Participate in testing and flight operations, working closely with test engineers and operators.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on robotics, manufacturing, systems engineering, or a related field.
- 0-3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in aerospace or robotics.
- Hands-on experience with hardware debugging, signal integrity analysis, and system integration.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on reliability and efficiency.
Additional Qualifications
- Proficiency in hardware design tools (Altium, KiCad).
- Experience designing electrical systems from prototypes, low-rate to high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with assembly techniques, soldering, and prototype development.
- Strong communication skills, capable of leading projects and collaborating with teams across disciplines.
Benefits
Every full-time employee at WingXpand receives stock options. Equity is a core part of how we pay, not an afterthought, and early team members share directly in the company's growth as we scale. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and unlimited paid time off for vacation, illness, and personal needs, plus paid company holidays.
What Else You Need to Know
This role requires access to technology controlled under U.S. export regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined at 22 CFR 120.62, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and persons granted asylum or refugee status.
WingXpand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, contact team@wingxpand.com and we'll arrange it.
WingXpand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, contact team@wingxpand.com and we'll arrange it.
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