Avionics & Electrical Engineer

NATILUS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401k

Unlimited PTO

Gym access

Job summary

Natilus Inc. in San Diego, CA seeks an Avionics and Electrical Engineer to design and integrate aircraft electrical and avionics systems, including architecture, grounding, and power distribution. You will support system integration and work cross-functionally with engineering teams to meet stringent requirements.

The role requires 7+ years of related experience, a relevant degree, and hands-on experience with electrical subsystems, system tests, and harness design. Onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of aircraft electrical subsystems and requirements.
• Experience with electrical system architecture and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and integrate aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Analyze total aircraft electrical loads and distribution networks.
• Design robust and redundant power distribution systems.
• Perform system-level trade studies and interface with suppliers.

Skills

Electrical systems

Power distribution

Grounding systems

System integration

Load analysis

Education

BSc in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Work Summary

Natilus is seeking an Avionics and Electrical Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and integrating aircraft avionics and electrical systems, including electrical architecture development, power distribution design, grounding network design, and system-level integration.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and integrate aircraft level electrical and avionics systems
• Analyze and manage total aircraft electrical loads and distribution networks
• Design robust and redundant power distribution systems
• Perform system level trade studies and interface with suppliers to develop the aircraft avionics system
• Work across teams to manage the integration of the electrical and avionics systems
• Design and integrate aircraft level grounding systems for composite airframes

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of directly related work experience
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
• Fundamental knowledge of aircraft electrical subsystems & associated requirements
• Experience with electrical system architecture and analysis
• Strong understanding of aircraft grounding
• Experience with composite airframe electrical system development
• Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
• Experience planning and executing various system tests
• Electrical harness design, build and installation
• Capable of working with teammates to determine electrical load & wiring requirements for aircraft components
• Experience establishing requirements, developing schematic drawings, creating a bill of materials and designing electrical power systems
• Executing and leading systems tests and checkouts
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment working with techs and a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Understanding of Part 23 requirements

Core Behaviors

• Build trust through ownership, transparency, and follow-through
• Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully across teams
• Lead by example and model expected behaviors
• Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and business needs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Plan - 401k
• Unlimited PTO
• Onsite Gym Access

Natilus Inc. hires solely based on qualifications, merit and competence. Natilus Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Natilus Inc. does not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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