Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer — Entry Level

Monolyth Technologies

Torrey Pines, San Diego

$35/hour

Full-time \| Start ASAP

Monolyth Technologies is a fast-growing drone startup developing advanced unmanned systems for Special Operations Forces. We design and build compact aerial systems used for reconnaissance and tactical operations.

We are looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer

who wants real responsibility, fast learning, and the opportunity to build hardware that is actually used in the field.

This role is ideal for a

student or recent graduate

interested in drones, robotics, embedded systems, and defense technology.

What You'll Do

• Design

multilayer PCBs

for drone electronics

• Develop and debug

embedded firmware (C/C\+\+) for microcontrollers

• Work on RF systems including radios and antenna design
• Perform hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab equipment
• Solder, prototype, and assemble electronic systems
• Use 3D printing and CAD

to support rapid hardware development

• Assist with

testing, validation, and iteration of new drone platforms

• Help automate and improve internal engineering processes

Technical Areas You’ll Work In

• Embedded systems and microcontrollers (STM32 / ESP32)
• RF communication and antenna design
• Power distribution and battery systems for drones
• Hardware debugging and signal integrity
• High-density PCB layout
• Rapid prototyping and hardware iteration

Tools \& Technologies

• Altium Designer or KiCad
• C / C\+\+ for embedded firmware
• SPI, I2C, UART communication protocols
• Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and RF test equipment
• Fusion 360 / SolidWorks / CAD tools
• 3D printing and rapid prototyping tools

Who We're Looking For

• Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering student/recent graduate
• UC San Diego preferred
• Hands-on builder mindset — comfortable prototyping and troubleshooting hardware
• Interest in drones, robotics, RF systems, or defense technology
• Self-motivated and able to work on-site in Torrey Pines
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

due to the nature of the work

Bonus experience

• FPV drones or robotics projects
• Embedded firmware development
• RF or antenna design
• PCB layout and hardware bring-up

Why Join Monolyth

• Work directly on

real systems used by Special Operations Forces

• Small team with high ownership and fast decision making
• Exposure to hardware, firmware, and RF engineering
• Opportunity to gain experience building real-world drone systems