Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and integration of 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 Senior 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, advancing engineering best practices and contributing to 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 electrical system architecture and integration across multiple vehicle platforms to ensure 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 safety.

+ Design circuits for power phasing and determine component specifications, including 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 overall system power budgets to optimize performance and reliability.

+ Conduct thermal loading analysis to determine the need for heat sinks, fans, or other cooling solutions, and incorporate these into the overall design.

+ Develop electrical solutions that can be handed off to drafting resources for detailed documentation and build packages.

+ Collaborate closely with mechanical, aerospace, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration and alignment with overall vehicle design.

+ Conduct electrical analysis, simulation, and testing to validate system performance, reliability, and safety under operational conditions.

+ Support rapid prototyping and iterative design cycles to accelerate system development and refinement.

+ Troubleshoot electrical systems during bench testing, integration activities, and field operations, resolving issues efficiently.

+ 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 and documentation.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

+ Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred.

+ 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.

+ Experience designing…