Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and integrates advanced electrical systems that support unmanned and autonomous platforms, including aerial and surface vehicles. This role leads the creation of critical electrical subsystems such as power distribution, avionics integration, control systems, and communications hardware, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Electrical Engineer collaborates closely with aerospace, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust electrical architectures that enable rapid prototyping, scalable production, and mission readiness.

This position serves as a technical leader and mentor, helping establish engineering best practices and advancing next-generation unmanned and autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical subsystems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), including power distribution, control systems, communications hardware, and sensor integration.
• Contribute to overall electrical system architecture and integration across multiple vehicle platforms, ensuring cohesive and reliable system performance.
• Design and prototype electrical components and assemblies, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), wiring harnesses, and embedded control systems.
• Translate clean-sheet requirements into detailed electrical designs, including PCB layouts and harness designs that meet system and regulatory requirements.
• Perform total electrical loading analysis, considering battery and generator capacity, to ensure adequate power availability and system stability.
• Design circuits for phasing and determine component specifications such as resistors, transistors, wire types, and other critical elements.
• Design starter generators and alternators, including magnet count, wattage, and current levels, to meet platform power needs.
• Manage sensor power consumption and ensure efficient power allocation across all system components.
• Conduct thermal loading analysis, determine the need for heat sinks or fans, and develop thermal management solutions for electrical systems.
• Develop electrical solutions that can be handed off to drafters for detailed drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, aerospace, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration and resolve interdisciplinary design challenges.
• Conduct electrical analysis, simulation, and testing to validate system performance, reliability, and safety under various operating conditions.
• Support rapid prototyping and iterative design cycles to accelerate system development and refine designs based on test results and operational feedback.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems during bench testing, integration activities, and field operations, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Evaluate and select electrical and electronic components to balance performance, cost, availability, and supply chain resilience.
• Support the development of manufacturing processes for electrical systems, including PCB fabrication, electronic assembly, and testing procedures.
• Participate in design reviews, technical planning sessions, and system integration efforts across multiple programs and platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting the development of electrical engineering standards, documentation, and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on designing electrical systems for complex systems, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading design and prototyping projects for electrical systems from concept through implementation.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, system shielding, antennas, radio links, control systems, communication protocols, and sensor integration.
• Hands-on experience designing PCBs and wiring harnesses, including layout, component selection, and manufacturability considerations.
• Experience performing total loading and thermal analysis, including battery and generator capacity assessments and thermal management solutions.
• Ability to design circuits for phasing and determine detailed component specifications such as resistors, transistors, and wire types.
• Experience designing starter generators and alternators, including magnet count, wattage, and current levels.
• Proficiency with CAD software for electrical design and familiarity with electrical simulation tools.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing techniques, including PCB manufacturing, electronic assembly, and testing.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and…