Summary:

An Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing electrical and electronic systems and validating them for safety, performance, and efficiency. This role supports the design, analysis, testing, and integration of high-reliability aerospace electrical and power systems, including power distribution, conditioning, and battery interfaces, from concept through production.

Responsibilities:

• Write reports; design, lay out, develop, and test electronic systems, components, or Class III printed circuit boards for use within aerospace products and systems
• Develop functional specifications, system architecture, detailed designs, schematics, and PCBs (Class III)
• Design, analyze, and support power systems, including power distribution, power conditioning, and battery interfaces
• Perform power budgeting, load analysis, and efficiency trade studies across mission phases
• Develop and validate DC power architectures, including grounding, fault protection, and redundancy strategies
• Support lithium-ion battery system integration, including charge/discharge profiles and protection circuitry
• Conduct worst-case, derating, and thermal analyses for power electronics and high-reliability aerospace hardware
• Support EMI/EMC compliance related to power conversion, switching regulators, and high-current paths
• Support assigned electrical engineering efforts across the product lifecycle, from concept development through design, testing, and transition to production
• Develop engineering estimates and technical inputs to support project planning and decision-making
• Compile and analyze data regarding existing and proposed electrical engineering designs and technical studies
• Prepare and maintain engineering specifications, interface control documents, and design artifacts supporting power systems
• Write engineering documentation to meet customer and contractual requirements, including Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system integration
• Ensure designs and analyses comply with applicable specifications, codes, and customer requirements through engineering review, analysis, and verification activities
• Collaborate with the engineering team by sharing technical knowledge, providing informal guidance to junior engineers, and reporting technical progress to management
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following areas: electrical design, printed circuit board layout and testing, and analysis and interpretation of physical phenomena or engineering data.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in all phases of engineering development (requirements, design, test, and production)
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical specifics to peers and customers·
• Experience using industry-specific tools to analyze and test electronic systems·
• Ability to write technical documents and procedures
• Experience with power electronics, including DC-DC converters, linear regulators, power MOSFETs, and protection circuitry
• Experience with spacecraft or aerospace power systems, including battery management systems (BMS)
• Familiarity with power integrity analysis, grounding strategies, and high-current PCB layout techniques

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AS9100D Quality Management System policies and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, required
• Associate’s degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, and demonstrated engineering skillset, will be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree requirement

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to external test labs for quality testing as needed
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Must use personal mobile device for multi-factor authentication (MFA) for system access. This authenticates your identity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you eligible for a security clearance in the U.S.? This is a hard requirement.

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person