Electrical Engineer

in Information Technology
  • Costa Mesa, California View on Map
  • Salary: $150,000.00 - $240,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Staff
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000019764
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Aerospace & Defense
  • Selling Points

    Lead impactful electrical engineering projects within a cutting-edge aerospace environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.

Job Description

Electrical Engineer Overview

  • The Electrical Engineer will lead the development and integration of advanced electrical systems for autonomous aircraft.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, production-ready systems for mission-critical applications.
  • Define technical direction, solve complex challenges, and oversee system-level design decisions.
  • Engage in hardware development, integration, and testing from concept to production.
  • Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and technical excellence.
  • Contribute to the success of cutting-edge aerospace projects with a focus on reliability and performance.
  • Opportunity to mentor and collaborate with a talented engineering team.

Electrical Engineer Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Lead the electrical architecture for autonomous aircraft, defining system requirements and hardware solutions.
  • Design, develop, and qualify avionics, power distribution, and sensor interfaces.
  • Architect and verify mixed-signal and power electronics, including PCB design and production support.
  • Develop robust electrical system architectures and wiring diagrams for vehicle integration.
  • Drive cross-functional integration to ensure subsystem and vehicle-level performance.
  • Perform hands-on debugging and root cause analysis using laboratory instrumentation.
  • Guide supplier selection, custom hardware development, and transition to production.
  • Lead design reviews and establish engineering standards to improve development processes.
  • Support aircraft integration, customer demonstrations, and flight test activities as required.

Electrical Engineer Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience designing complex electrical systems for high-reliability products.
  • Proficiency in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design.
  • Experience with multilayer PCB design, schematic capture, and production support.
  • Strong understanding of embedded hardware architectures and industry-standard communication protocols.
  • Proficiency with ECAD tools and laboratory equipment for hardware testing.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
  • Experience with avionics, high-voltage power electronics, and harsh operating environments is preferred.
  • Familiarity with aerospace qualification standards and hardware integration processes.
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