Senior Avionics & Electrical Systems Engineer

Senior Avionics & Electrical Systems Engineer

Location: Full-time On-Site (CA)

Float is an early‑stage aerospace company developing advanced airship systems for large‑scale cargo applications. We are focused on solving hard aerospace problems and translating ambitious concepts into real, tested hardware. Our team is small, execution‑driven, and building a new airship platform from first principles.

As a Senior Avionics & Electrical Systems Engineer , you will design, build, and integrate the electrical and avionics systems that enable safe, reliable operation of Float’s airship platform. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on power distribution, sensing, flight‑critical electronics, and system integration.

You will work closely with structures, propulsion, and systems engineers to take avionics designs from early architecture through physical hardware, testing, and iteration .

• Design and develop electrical and avionics subsystems for a large‑scale cargo airship
• Architect power distribution
  , grounding, and protection schemes
• Select, integrate, and validate sensors, actuators, and flight‑critical electronics
• Design wiring harnesses, connector schemes, and system layouts with manufacturability and serviceability in mind
• Support hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, bench testing, and system bring‑up
• Participate directly in prototype build, integration, and testing
• Assist in developing test plans, validation procedures, and failure analyses
• Collaborate closely with software, structures, propulsion, and manufacturing teams

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent real‑world experience
• Strong background in electrical system design for embedded or aerospace systems
• Experience designing and integrating power, sensing, and control electronics
• Proficiency with schematic capture, wiring diagrams, and basic PCB‑level design
• Understanding of EMI/EMC, grounding, and fault tolerance
• Comfortable working hands‑on with hardware in a shop or lab environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

• Experience with avionics systems or flight‑critical electronics
• Background in UAVs, experimental aircraft, robotics, or automotive systems
• Familiarity with certification‑aware or regulated environments
• Experience with hardware bring‑up, debugging, and instrumentation
• Prior experience at an aerospace startup or skunk works‑style engineering team

This is a rare opportunity to shape the core engineering DNA of a company redefining how cargo moves across the planet. You’ll take on meaningful responsibility early, build groundbreaking vehicles, and grow alongside a world‑class team pioneering the future of sustainable air mobility.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Airlines and Aviation

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