Electrical Engineer (DRL)

Employer

Job Description

Infinite Reality (iR) is an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through AI and immersive technologies. iR’s virtual worlds enable brands and creators to fully control how they distribute content, engage audiences, and monetize their creations while acquiring more powerful data on their customers. With deep expertise in Hollywood production, Web3 and XR, iR is redefining the infinite possibilities of connected digital environments in the modern age. iR’s portfolio of brands includes the spatial computing and AI platform, Infinite Reality Engine, the world’s premier, professional drone racing property, Drone Racing League, XR production facility Thunder Studios, creator talent management firm TalentX, and digital marketing agency Fearless Media. The company is backed by an impressive roster of investors including RSE Ventures, Liberty Media, Lux Capital, Lerer Hippeau, MGM, CAA, T-Mobile Ventures, Courtside VC, Exor, Terracap, IAC, Live Nation, DJ and producer Steve Aoki, rock band Imagine Dragons, NBA player Rudy Gobert, Interscope Records, and more.

DRL is the world’s premier, professional drone racing property for elite pilots. With custom built racing drones traveling 90 MPH, pilots race through the most insane courses across virtual and physical competitions. Merging the digital with the real, DRL delivers innovative drone technology, immersive content, and visually thrilling races on the best sports networks and streaming platforms around the world, including NBC, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Fox Sports, Sky Sports, ProSieben, and Weibo. DRL is a division of Infinite Reality, an innovation company powering the next generation of commerce, creativity and connection through AI and immersive technology.

Location: Hybrid – NYC

Hours: Full time – EST

The role

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the DRL Hardware Engineering team of innovative drone designers. This individual will create and design drones as well as methods, systems, and processes to optimize the department’s ability to assemble, deploy, and deliver technology solutions at global DRL events. The most successful candidate will be a passionate engineer with a technical mind who has a strong electronics background, as well as experience in supply chain, fabrication, and deployable technical systems.

What You’ll Do

  • Utilize your extensive knowledge and understanding of a broad range of technologies related to power, processors, analog, to quickly develop solutions to problems as they arise and drive architectures in development of new equipment
  • Work on design of new drone technologies and sustaining engineering for existing variants
  • Travel to event locations for site visits, planning meetings, and on-site execution as required (up to 15% travel per year is required)
  • Work together with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers to bring the solutions to live

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent)
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in electrical engineering and design
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer
  • Experience with complex hardware systems (from concept to release to retirement)
  • Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of technologies related to power, processors, analog
  • Proficiency in schematic capture, and board layout best practices
  • Ability to drive and review board layout
  • Experience with design of power supplies of common topologies including isolated
  • Excellent troubleshooting and debug skills of complex design issues
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative thinking with the ability to design systems and processes from the ground up
  • Great collaboration skills

We’ll be extra pumped if you have

  • Experience with communication systems for embedded hardware
  • Experience with interfaces such as video (analog and digital)
  • Experience with Analog and video format conversion
  • Experience with implementation and testing of following sub-system modules: WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth (4.0 and higher), GPS/GNSS and Cellular IoT
  • Experience with qualification testing including thermal, EMI, and shock/vibration
  • Familiarity with best design practices of equipment for rugged environments
  • Functional knowledge of software, hardware, and firmware development

Base Salary Range: $75,000 USD - $95,000 USD

Base pay will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, certifications, experience, market demands, and locations.

Benefits

  • Paid Time-Off: We offer flexible vacation time, 10 company holidays + we shut down Christmas to New Years
  • Health Plans: We offer robust medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. Disability, life insurance, and FSA benefits are also available
  • Wellness: Access to Teladoc and an EAP
  • Parental Leave: Paid leave
  • Retirement Savings: Contribute pretax earnings to our 401(k) Plan

Our Culture

  • Impact: Play a crucial role in our growth journey.
  • Culture: Join a vibrant team valuing creativity and collaboration.
  • Growth: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Reward: Enjoy competitive compensation, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Ready to shape our future? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

We’re looking for more forward-thinking and collaborative people to be a part of our innovation journey and mission to push the boundaries of technology. If you’re ready to help us achieve this vision — we’d love to hear from you! At Infinite Reality, we're looking for people invigorated by our values and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off boxes.

Infinite Reality embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We strive to build a company that reflects a global audience.

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