Electrical Engineer 3

Work Arrangement This is an onsite position in Tampa, FL, Huntsville, or Northern, VA. Job Overview The Electrical Engineer 3 position plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and leading larger projects. As a more experienced contributor, ownership of larger tasks and leadership of team members will be expected. This key player will combine technical expertise, mentorship, and problem‑solving skills to design, implement, and maintain electrical systems such as vehicle avionics, battery and power subsystems, radio communication systems, navigation, and computer vision systems, etc. as well as design PCBs and review PCBs from schematic. Essential Functions Design, develop and test electrical systems and equipment for military, industrial, commercial, and consumer use related to Unmanned Systems (UAVs, UGVs, USVs) of various types. Design, test, and review new and existing PCB designs. Support flight test events. Selection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability and determines design approaches and parameters. Works with avionics, embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, Single Board Computers etc…), and Radio Frequency (RF) links. Supports Flight Test operations, demonstrations and exercises as needed. Develop and maintain electrical control systems, including wiring diagrams and schematics. Analyze and interpret technical data, such as specifications, blueprints, and schematics, to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Familiarity with military standards related to reliability and safety. Collaborate with teams of other engineers, technicians, and clients to identify and resolve technical issues and improve system performance. Plan and oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. Troubleshoot electrical problems and provide technical support to production staff as needed. Support customer funded efforts, and aid in the transition of these efforts into production. Support rapid prototyping, system bring‑up, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing. Implement quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance. Perform other duties as assigned. Standard Essential Functions Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]. Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture. Qualifications Strong knowledge of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, MIPI) Proficient in circuit design with knowledge of embedded microcontrollers, video image processing, battery technology, motor controllers, and power distribution. Strong ECAD skills applying knowledge of electrical design software for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium (Preferred), Eagle PCB, Autodesk Fusion360, KICAD, etc…) required Strong Knowledge of the following: Electrical simulation tools such as LTspice Radio Frequency (RF) simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS or CST Microwave Studio MCAD with Autodesk Fusion360 and/or SolidWorks Embedded processors such as ARM, and embedded programming skills therein with C/C++ Familiarity with gas and battery-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated avionics and electronics such as IMUs, AHRS, BLDC motors, etc… Excellent Test and Debug abilities with common lab equipment including DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, etc… Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good leadership skills including managing a team through software such as Jira or Confluence. Ability to problem solve at a high level with little technical guidance from leadership. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comfortable working in a lab environment assembling and testing equipment Education/Certifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field Master's degree in an applicable electrical engineering or related field is preferred Experience 6+ years of electrical engineering experience. Physical Requirements Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time Security Clearance Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required. Benefits 401(k)-retirement plan Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company Professional development funds Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees Equal Employment Opportunity AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr