Electrical Engineer

Job Location

San Diego, CA (Onsite with possible occasional/part-time telecommuting). Minimal domestic travel required, possibly 10% of time.

GALT Aerospace is seeking an early‑career Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to contribute to collaborative, complex designs of electrical, RF, structural, thermal, and size, weight, and power (SWaP)‑constrained systems for airborne, ground‑based mobile, and shipborne military command, control, and communication systems.

The ideal candidate would have educational and work experience (0‑3 years) in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; experience in one or the other with a willingness to learn is acceptable. This position is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain experience across engineering aspects from concept to production.

Mechanical responsibilities include Mechanical System design, Structural and Thermal analysis, Mechanical System Installation design, hardware development and test, site integration, and post‑delivery support.

Electrical responsibilities include basic understanding of circuit and electronics design, ESD‑compliance, and BOM generation. Basic knowledge and experience in RF engineering, lab bench equipment (power supplies, signal generators, spectrum/microwave analyzers), and PCB/PWB/CCA design.

Candidate must be professional, able to work independently and in a multi‑disciplinary group in a fast‑paced environment, take initiative and own tasks, detail oriented, and work hands‑on in a lab environment.

The ideal candidate has broad experience with many of the following:

• Work and academic experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering design and a strong academic understanding of the fundamentals
• Proficient in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Knowledge of RF systems, cable and hardness designs, electrical diagrams, schematics, PCB/PWB/CCA parts and layouts, and basic soldering skills
• Work within a small cross‑functional team to ensure creative solutions to novel problems
• Identify components and work directly with specialty suppliers and sub‑contractors
• Develop TDP (Tech Data) and performance data packages
• Military and/or Aircraft related to Mechanical or Electrical System Design, or Data Links

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited institution
• 0‑3 years of experience in a related Engineering Environment
• S. Citizenship required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance required

• Familiar with the engineering design process: conceptual design, CAD, mechanical analysis, drawings, schematics, layouts, BOM generation
• Solidworks (or other CAD tool)
• Experience taking the product from design to production and assembly
• Strong analytical and excellent written, verbal, communication skills
• Familiar with aircraft and aircraft structures, and Military and Airborne systems
• Design and test experience in comm systems / RF technology
• Airborne Wiring, Cabling, and routing with knowledge of EMI‑EMC ramifications
• Active DOD Secret, TS/SCI, or SSBI clearance

• Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time
• Must be able to operate a computer

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $90,000-$115,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.