Avionics Electronics Engineer – Secret Clearance Eligible

The Structures Company

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 149,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking an Electronics Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead the full PCB design cycle for avionics hardware used in aerospace programs. The role involves schematic design, component selection, layout supervision, bring-up, and testing, with a focus on reliable, MIL-spec hardware and rugged performance.

You will work with microcontrollers, firmware integration, and various interfaces, ensuring hardware meets strict security and safety requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 3–5+ years of electronics design experience.
  • Ability to obtain Secret clearance.
  • Experience with PCB design lifecycle from schematic to prototype.
  • Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and aerospace wiring.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in full PCB design cycle from schematic design to prototype.
  • Designs avionics systems and subsystems for aircraft.
  • Defines wire harnesses within the air vehicle.
  • Performs bring-up, validation, and testing of hardware.
  • Conducts design reviews and supports obsolescence planning.
  • Uses Altium for design validation and layout checks.

Skills

PCB design
Circuit design
Analog/digital design
Microcontrollers
Firmware integration
MIL-spec hardware
UAV/aircraft systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

The Structures Company is seeking an Electronics Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead the full PCB design cycle for avionics hardware used in aerospace programs. The role involves schematic design, component selection, layout supervision, bring-up, and testing, with a focus on reliable, MIL-spec hardware and rugged performance.

You will work with microcontrollers, firmware integration, and various interfaces, ensuring hardware meets strict security and safety requirements.

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