Aerospace Electrical Systems Lead

Amca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Amca in El Segundo, California is seeking an experienced electrical engineering leader to oversee its engineering function. In this player-coach role, you will guide a team through design, build, and qualification of flight-critical electrical hardware, ensuring optimized processes and technical standards.

The ideal candidate will have substantial aerospace engineering experience, with a focus on power electronics and team development. The role offers an annual salary range of $160,000 — $220,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in electrical engineering for aerospace or defense hardware.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams.
• Deep technical fluency across relevant electrical engineering domains.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical engineering team across design, build, and test.
• Set technical standards and engineering best practices.
• Mentor engineers and build a culture of ownership.

Skills

Electrical engineering for aerospace

Team leadership and development

Power electronics expertise

Analog/digital circuit design

Hands-on debugging

First-principles thinking

Job description

Amca in El Segundo, California is seeking an experienced electrical engineering leader to oversee its engineering function. In this player-coach role, you will guide a team through design, build, and qualification of flight-critical electrical hardware, ensuring optimized processes and technical standards.

The ideal candidate will have substantial aerospace engineering experience, with a focus on power electronics and team development. The role offers an annual salary range of $160,000 — $220,000 USD.