Embedded + Edge Compute / Power Engineer

HavocAI • San Diego, CA

2d

About The Position

HavocAI is seeking an Embedded + Edge Compute / Power Engineer to design the onboard computing and electrical systems that power our autonomous aerial platforms.
In this role, you will architect the compute, power, and sensor infrastructure that enables HavocOS to run reliably in airborne environments. You will work across embedded systems, AI edge compute platforms, battery and power distribution systems, and avionics integration.
This position requires strong systems thinking and the ability to balance performance, thermal constraints, power efficiency, and reliability in flight-ready hardware.
If you enjoy designing systems that bring advanced autonomy to life on real aircraft, this role offers the opportunity to shape the core infrastructure behind next-generation autonomous platforms.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with embedded AI compute platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, similar)
• Experience designing power systems for UAVs or robotics platforms
• Familiarity with avionics architectures and sensor buses
• Experience with EMI mitigation and electrical reliability in aerospace environments
• Experience optimizing compute workloads for edge inference
• Experience working on autonomy or robotics platforms

Responsibilities

• Edge Compute Architecture
• 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
• Power Systems Engineering
• 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
• Thermal Management
• Develop thermal management strategies for high-performance embedded compute
• Ensure stable operation under variable environmental conditions
• Sensor & Data Infrastructure
• Build robust sensor bus architectures supporting cameras, lidar, radar, and navigation sensors
• Integrate communication protocols and data pipelines for autonomy systems
• Electrical Integration
• Ensure flight-ready electrical integration across compute, sensors, and propulsion subsystems
• Design systems with strong EMI resilience and reliability
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Work closely with autonomy, avionics, and airframe teams
• Support system integration, validation testing, and flight readiness

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level