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AEVEX Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineer 3 to design, develop, and maintain electrical systems for unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, USVs) used in military, industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. This is a senior individual contributor role with expected leadership of team members and ownership of larger technical projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, and test electrical systems and equipment for unmanned platforms
- Design, test, and review PCB designs from schematic to layout
- Select components and equipment based on specifications, reliability analysis, and design parameters
- Work with avionics, embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, single-board computers), and RF links
- Develop and maintain electrical control systems, including wiring diagrams and schematics
- Analyze technical data and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and military standards
- Collaborate with and lead teams of engineers, technicians, and clients to resolve technical issues
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems
- Troubleshoot electrical problems and provide technical support to production staff
- Lead customer-funded efforts and aid in transition to production
- Develop and implement quality control processes
- Stay current with new technologies and best practices in electrical engineering
The role requires expertise in circuit design, PCB layout tools (Altium preferred), embedded microcontrollers, video image processing, battery technology, motor controllers, and power distribution. Proficiency with electrical simulation tools (LTspice), RF simulation (ANSYS HFSS, CST Microwave Studio), MCAD (Fusion360, SolidWorks), and embedded programming (C/C++ on ARM processors) is essential. Strong familiarity with UAV avionics and electronics (IMUs, AHRS, BLDC motors) is required. Candidates must demonstrate test and debug abilities with lab equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, logic analyzers). Leadership skills, including team management via Jira/Confluence, and excellent problem-solving and communication abilities are expected.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master's preferred but not required)
- 6-9 years of relevant work experience
- Expert knowledge of industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, MIPI)
- Proficiency in ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Strong knowledge of electrical simulation, RF simulation, MCAD, and embedded processors
- Familiarity with gas and battery-powered UAVs and associated avionics
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working in lab environment assembling and testing equipment
- U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret DoD clearance
