Onsite | Leander, TX
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.
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.
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.
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Electrical Design: Develop electronic systems from schematic to PCB layout and production release (Altium preferred).
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PrototypeTest: Support bring-up and validation of boards, including signal integrity checks, power testing, and troubleshooting.
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Power Systems: Design and manage battery management, voltage regulation, and power distribution systems.
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Integration: Collaborate with mechanical, propulsion, and firmware teams to ensure seamless system function.
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Documentation: Produce detailed schematics, BOMs, and test procedures for builds.
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Continuous Improvement: Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and field tests to refine performance and reliability.
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Hands-On Work: Solder, wire, assemble, and debug - your designs don't just live in CAD.
Required:
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B.S. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related field)
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2+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing electronic hardware
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Experience with PCB design tools (Altium strongly preferred)
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Solid foundation in analog/digital circuits, grounding, and power integrity
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Comfortable with lab tools - oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, soldering equipment
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Familiar with embedded hardware (MCUs, sensors, CAN/SPI/I²C/UART comms)
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Thrives in high-speed, hands-on, high-ownership environments
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U.S. citizen or ITAR-compliant status (green card, refugee/asylee, or eligible authorization)
Preferred:
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Experience in defense, aerospace, or robotics hardware design
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Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810)
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Exposure to motor drives, ignition systems, RF, or wireless links
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Familiarity with DFM/DFA and rugged design principles
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IPC-related experience (IPC-A-600, CID/CID+)
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Experience with field testing or manufacturing support
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Mission That Matters: Build systems protecting America and her allies.
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True Ownership: Small team, direct impact, zero bureaucracy.
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Elite Benefits:
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100% coverage for employee health, dental, and vision
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90% coverage for spouse/family
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Culture of Action: Fast decisions, real results, no wasted time.
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Onsite position based in Leander, TX
- Must meet ITAR requirements
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Uses E-Verify for work authorization
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No staffing agencies - direct applicants only
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Apply: [email protected]
