Electrical Engineer IV

Join our Team! We offer 100% employer-paid benefits and an opportunity to join a dynamic team working on cutting edge technologies! Acutronic is looking for an Electrical Engineer IV to join our Austin, TX location. The engineer in this role will have broad hands‑on responsibility and ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from proposal through qualification testing and production support. The incumbent will have significant influence on the development of the product line and the advancement of Acutronic Aerospace Components in the marketplace. Electrical Engineer IV Your Roles/Responsibilities: Perform detailed electrical design and development of embedded control systems in support of the following Acutronic product lines: Actuation Systems Turbo Generators Power Generation, Conversion, and Distribution Micro‑thrust Turbines Support proposal efforts in a fast‑paced aerospace environment: Assess customer system level requirements Develop derived requirements Produce requirements compliance matrix Generate engineering models of proposed designs with substantiating analysis balancing rigor and speed Contribute to estimating recurring and non‑recurring costs Contribute to the development of project schedules Develop detailed system performance models using MATLAB/SIMULINK (or equivalent) Allocate system requirements to components and subsystems Architect embedded electronic systems based on end item and derived requirements in support of the following Acutronic product lines: Actuation Systems Turbo Generators Power Generation, Conversion, and Distribution Micro‑thrust Turbines Mentor more junior engineers on the electronic systems team in support of the growth and success of the electronic systems team Participate in activities that support the growth and development of the electronic systems team including standardization of design activities, workflows, reviews, and knowledge transfer Design and develop electronic hardware cradle to grave, including component selection, schematic capture, simulation, PCB/A layout, and all supporting analyses: Brushless DC Motor control (Trap, FOC) using Real‑time MCU/DSP technology Power electronics for motor control, active rectification, DC‑DC conversion, and distribution Integration of various sensors used in closed loop control systems (resolver, VDT, pressure, current, HED) Analog front end conditioning for various sensors Assist in designing and developing firmware and software to support the systems/technologies mentioned above Perform hands‑on bring up, integration, and troubleshooting of embedded control and power generation systems Design and develop test stands, fixtures, and procedures for the validation/verification of embedded electronics Perform validation and verification of product requirements Prepare documentation in support of customer and internal deliverables (reports, presentations) Perform in‑depth analysis of complex embedded electronic systems and prepare documentation in support of communicating context and results of analysis Your Profile/Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university, required, Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred At least twelve years of relevant hardware experience designing and developing: Motor controls and electromechanical control systems Power conditioning and distribution systems (2+kW) Systems with common aerospace communication interfaces (RS‑485/RS‑422, CAN, etc.) Real‑time systems Experience with: Navigating firmware in embedded electronic systems Failure investigation and formal RCCA activities Safety and reliability assessment (MTBF/FTA, etc.) Aerospace configuration management and control Prior experience working in an aerospace quality control (AS9100) and manufacturing environment, preferred 10‑15% domestic travel required to support customer / supplier visits We Offer: Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k match Company‑paid holidays and Paid‑Leave Time 9/80 schedule Acutronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr