Aerospace Electronics Engineer - Circuit Analysis & Simulation

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to perform WCCA, margin analysis, DFMEA, and sensor-interface validation on MCU-based boards. You will collaborate across hardware, controls, firmware, safety, and reliability teams to meet aerospace standards.

Requirements include 4+ years in circuit analysis, SPICE/MATLAB proficiency, and knowledge of DO-254/DO-160. Attractive base pay aligns with Archer’s pay-for-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of circuit analysis and simulation for mixed-signal control systems.
• Experience performing WCCA, DFMEA, and margin analysis on MCU-based boards or power systems.
• Proficiency with SPICE tools and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong understanding of MCU control circuits, analog sensor interfaces, PMICs, and derating.
• Experience working with Safety and Reliability teams on risk assessment.
• Familiarity with DO-254, DO-160 or similar aerospace standards.
• Excellent analytical and multidisciplinary communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis and margin analysis on control and measurement circuits.
• Conduct circuit simulations using SPICE and MATLAB to validate designs across variations.
• Lead DFMEA for control and sensor boards with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze effects of single-event upsets and latch-ups on system functionality.
• Perform electrical stress and derating analyses for power management architectures.
• Support analytical validation of MCU-based control circuits and sensor interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware, controls, firmware, safety, and reliability teams.
• Generate analysis reports and DO-254/DO-160 compliance documentation.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Mixed-signal control

SPICE/MATLAB proficiency

MCU control circuits

Sensor interfaces

PMICs & power sequencing

Risk assessment collaboration

DO-254/DO-160 understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSpice

LTSpice

HSPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Archer, based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to perform WCCA, margin analysis, DFMEA, and sensor-interface validation on MCU-based boards. You will collaborate across hardware, controls, firmware, safety, and reliability teams to meet aerospace standards.

Requirements include 4+ years in circuit analysis, SPICE/MATLAB proficiency, and knowledge of DO-254/DO-160. Attractive base pay aligns with Archer’s pay-for-performance culture.