Job Details

Overview

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the general engineering and design of electronic systems on small, unmanned aircraft vehicles.

This is a direct-hire position that is hybrid to Petaluma, CA.

Responsibilities

• Performs simulation and detailed design for digital and analog circuits
• Drives system integration, assembly procedures, and test procedures
• Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions
• Trouble-shoots complex systems from a hardware and software perspective
• Designs, builds, and tests prototypes expediently and efficiently
• Works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links. Writes software to support the integration of sensors and embedded processors
• Designs and implements circuit boards. This includes architecture, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, board bring-up, and documentation
• Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects. Performs design & analysis tasks and writes fabrication & test procedures
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
• Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF), embedded control, FPGA
• Experienced with power electronics, including motors and Battery Technology (lead acid, Nickel metal hybride & Lithium ion)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing