Senior Electrical Engineer, AR

<h3 data-start="321" data-end="341"><strong data-start="325" data-end="339">About HEADBORNE.AI</strong></h3> <p data-start="342" data-end="621">Safe, mission-based AI solutions for first responders and defense.</p> <p data-start="342" data-end="621">HEADBORNE's long-term mission is to defend free democracies of the world with ethical, interoperable, mission-based safe AI solutions for first responders, defense forces, and decision makers. We build a secure, AI-driven Cloud/OS platform integrated in the next generations of AR smart glasses, helmets, drones, robots, and training systems. We seamlessly connect them across air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace, delivering complete situational awareness, control, and command.</p> <hr data-start="812" data-end="815"> <h3 data-start="817" data-end="835"><strong data-start="821" data-end="833">About the Role</strong></h3> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">HEADBORNE seeks an Senior Electrical Engineer, to work with our Principal Electrical Engineer designing and validating electronics for AI-enabled AR headsets serving first responders and defense forces. You’ll drive advanced sensing, communication, SOC/MCU integration, and embedded power, crafting miniaturized PCBs for top performance and reliability. This hands-on role spans concept to mass production: electrical design, integration, lab prototyping, field testing, and vendor collaboration. We seek a brilliant, motivated engineer to join TEAM HEADBORNE, delivering mission-based, safe AI solutions.</p> <h3 data-start="817" data-end="835"><strong data-start="821" data-end="833">Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1236" data-end="1680"> <li data-start="1236" data-end="1348"> <p data-start="1238" data-end="1348">Develop end-to-end PCBs for HEADBORNE’s AI-enabled AR headsets, supporting first responders and defense forces.</p> </li> <li data-start="1236" data-end="1348"> <p data-start="1238" data-end="1348">Define requirements, and work cross-functionally with the other team members.</p> </li> <li data-start="1236" data-end="1348"> <p data-start="1238" data-end="1348">Design schematics, select components, create miniaturized/flex PCB layouts.</p> </li> <li data-start="1236" data-end="1348"> <p data-start="1238" data-end="1348">Manage system startup, testing, troubleshooting, and integration, ensuring requirements are met, including EMI/EMC and defense standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="1236" data-end="1348"> <p data-start="1238" data-end="1348">Conduct root cause analysis for field operations.</p> </li> <li data-start="1236" data-end="1348"> <p data-start="1238" data-end="1348">Support manufacturing through design, DfM, DfX, quality, and failure analysis.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1682" data-end="1685"> <h3 data-start="1687" data-end="1720"><strong data-start="1691" data-end="1718">Required Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1721" data-end="2323"> <li data-start="1721" data-end="1799"> <p data-start="1723" data-end="1799">A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering&nbsp;</p> </li> <li data-start="1800" data-end="1899"> <p data-start="1802" data-end="1899">10–20 years of experience in designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs</p> </li> <li data-start="1900" data-end="1967"> <p data-start="1902" data-end="1967">Experience with Cadence<span class="Apple-converted-space"> OrCAD (preferred), </span>Altium, PADS,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> or KiCad</span></p> </li> <li data-start="2003" data-end="2047"> <p data-start="2005" data-end="2047">Experienced with FPGA<span class="Apple-converted-space"> devices and technologies</span></p> </li> <li data-start="2003" data-end="2047"> <p data-start="2005" data-end="2047"><span class="Apple-converted-space">Proficiency in both German and English</span></p> </li> <li data-start="2003" data-end="2047">Right to work in Germany, without sponsorship</li> <li data-start="2212" data-end="2323"> <p data-start="2214" data-end="2323">Eligibility for German security clearances</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1687" data-end="1720"><strong data-start="1691" data-end="1718">Preferred Qualifications</strong></h3> <p>Familiarity with automotive or aeronautical engineering from past experience</p> <h3 data-start="817" data-end="835"><strong data-start="821" data-end="833">Location</strong></h3> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">This in-person role is based in Jena, Germany. Candidates are expected to be located near Jena or open to relocation.</p> <hr data-start="2325" data-end="2328"> <h3 data-start="2330" data-end="2353"><strong data-start="2334" data-end="2351">What We Offer</strong></h3> <ul data-start="2354" data-end="2780"> <li data-start="2354" data-end="2431">Defend free democracies through mission-based, safe AI solutions</li> <li data-start="2354" data-end="2431">Closely collaborate with a small, international team of world-leading experts on cutting-edge AI-driven AR systems</li> <li data-start="2354" data-end="2431">Earn a competitive salary&nbsp;</li> <li data-start="2354" data-end="2431">Receive highly competitive stock options&nbsp;</li> </ul>

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