E01-C07 PCB Electrical Engineer

EXPANSIA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EXPANSIA in Hollywood, MD is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support aerospace programs, including aircraft system integration and PCB development. You will work on schematic development, cable wiring diagrams, and the translation of electrical architectures into manufacturable PCB solutions.

The role requires a ABET-accredited EE/CE degree and 1+ year PCB experience, with the potential to obtain Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 1+ years of PCB development experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance (Active clearance preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level electrical schematics for aircraft and ground-based systems.
• Design and document cable fabrication drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Interpret and generate aircraft electrical schematics and power distribution architectures.
• Develop PCB designs from schematic capture through fabrication package (Gerbers, BOMs, etc.).
• Conduct electrical integration and testing of system prototypes and production systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complete system integration.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Signal integrity

PCB development

Schematic libraries

BOM management

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Computer Eng degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Altium

EDA tools

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hollywood, MD

Our client is seeking a full-time Junior Electrical Engineer to support aerospace and defense programs including aircraft system integration, schematic development, and printed circuit board design. The engineer will contribute to both new and existing projects involving signal and power routing, cable design, aircraft schematic interpretation, and PCB development and testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop system-level electrical schematics for aircraft and ground-based systems.
• Design and document cable fabrication drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Interpret and generate aircraft electrical schematics and power distribution architectures.
• Develop PCB designs from schematic capture through fabrication package (Gerbers, BOMs, etc.).
• Conduct electrical integration and testing of system prototypes and production systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineers, to ensure complete system integration.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret clearance (Active clearance preferred)

Years of Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering (CE) from an ABET-accredited institution, along with 1+ years of experience in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) development

• Proficient in analog and digital design, including signal and power requirements.
• Knowledgeable in DC-DC converters, op-amp circuits, filters, and signal integrity.
• Experience creating and managing schematic and PCB libraries, BOMs, and fabrication outputs.
• AutoCAD for schematics and drawings.
• Or CAD, or similar EDA tools (e.g. Altium) for PCD Development

$76,347 - $95,434 a year

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.