Senior Electrical EngineerTwin Cities, Minnesota, United StatesWhat We Do at Anno.aiAnno.ai is a mission-focused defense technology startup dedicated to accelerating the safe and effective development of next-generation autonomous systems. We specialize in building and operating advanced test ranges for low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) single- or dual- use autonomous platforms, providing a critical bridge between early-stage innovation and real-world mission requirements.Our ranges are designed to replicate complex, contested, and dynamic environments—giving innovators, researchers, and defense partners the ability to validate, stress-test, and mature their systems with speed and rigor. By combining deep technical expertise with a strong national security ethos, Anno.ai ensures that emerging autonomous technologies are tested not only for performance, but for resilience, adaptability, and operational relevance.Anno.ai is a growing company with a team drawn from diverse professional backgrounds, bringing together expertise in defense, technology, engineering, and operations. We intentionally build our teams on the foundation of trust.
Our values including the trust rule, ownership, bias for action, never stop learning, and sustainable excellence, not only guide how we work internally, but also how we partner with customers and stakeholders.At Anno.ai, we believe that mission success depends on empowering innovation at the edge. We exist to help our partners move faster, fail smarter, and ultimately deliver autonomous capabilities that safeguard both national security and the future of global stability.Position OverviewAs a Senior Electrical Engineer at Anno.Ai, you will design, develop, test, document, deploy, and maintain electronics in Anno's products and to support operations. You would work directly with product, user-facing, hardware, and platform teams to deliver the highest quality products. Annomals are practical, mission-driven, and fun.
We value good management, your career growth, and ethical, responsible practices.The ideal candidate for this role would reside in Minnesota.Candidates need to be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Candidates must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.What You Will DoEnd-to-end design and layout of complex PCBAsElectronics system architecture of field-ready systemsDevelopment of power and communications systemsSubject matter expert for electronics elements in Anno's productsTroubleshooting and design iterationWork with software team on software-hardware interfacesIntegration with external systemsField test and support of productsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.5+ years of professional experience in electronics manufacturing, test, or R&D environments.Strong proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., KiCad, Altium, Eagle/Fusion)Experience with microcontrollers, RF circuitry, power systems, and sensors.Experience with hand soldering TH and SMT components, PCB rework, and wire harness fabrication.Experience reading and interpreting schematics, layout files, BOMs, technical orders and/or mechanical drawings.Familiarity with communication interfaces and bus standards (e.g., SPI, I2C, PCIe, UART, or Ethernet).Experience with hardware test and verification approaches using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators or other tools.Ability to obtain and maintain U.S.
Government security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).Ability to travel up to 20%.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience supporting UAS/cUAS systems, defense or aerospace industryExperience working with diverse sensor types (e.g., Audio/Acoustics, RF, Optical)Experience designing electronics that meet United States military standardsExperience in prototype development, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and transitioning designs to high-volume builds.Experience testing and troubleshooting RF circuitry and shieldingExperience in electronics and physics simulationsQuick Note on Role FitIf you think you have what it takes to fulfill this opportunity, but don't necessarily check every box, please still connect with us at Feel free to send a cover letter so we can get to know you better!Total Rewards Package for Our US EmployeesCompetitive salaryEquityComprehensive benefits package401k with a 5% company matchPaid holidays and generous paid time off offeringPaid leave programsPatent bonus programEmployee referral bonus programLearning and development programOpportunity to work with a team of highly skilled, creative and motivated team membersQuick Note on Role FitIf you think you have what it takes to fulfill this opportunity, but don't necessarily check every box, please still connect with us at Feel free to send a cover letter so we can get to know you better!