Electrical Engineering- Senior

The Senior Electrical Engineer position plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and leading larger projects. As a Senior Level position, ownership of larger projects and leadership of teams will be expected. This key player will combine technical expertise, leadership, 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.
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.
Oversee the selection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability and determines design approaches and parameters.
Collaborate with avionics, embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, Single Board Computers etc...), Supports Flight Test operations, 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. Collaborate with and lead 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.
Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance.
Lead rapid prototyping, system bring-up, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Lead customer funded efforts, and aid in the transition of these efforts into production.
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.
Extremely knowledgeable in circuit design with knowledge of embedded microcontrollers, video image processing, battery technology, motor controllers, and power distribution.
Strong knowledge of electrical design software for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium (Preferred), Eagle PCB, Autodesk Fusion360, KICAD, etc...)
Strong knowledge of electrical simulation tools such as LTspice
Strong MCAD skills with Autodesk Fusion360 and/or SolidWorks are beneficial.
Familiarity with gas and battery-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated avionics and electronics such as IMUs, AHRS, BLDC motors, etc...
Strong knowledge of embedded processors such as ARM, and embedded programming skills therein with C/C++
Test and Debug abilities with common lab equipment including DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, etc...
Good leadership skills including managing a team through software such as Jira
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Master's degree in an applicable electrical engineering or related field is preferred
9+ years of electrical enineering experience

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Security Clearance
~ Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; aircraft modification and certification; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 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, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
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