Electrical Engineer

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for an Electrical Engineer 4 for an on-site position in Canoga Park, CA. In this role, you will drive cutting-edge electronics solutions, collaborate across teams, and perform detailed circuit design and verification.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience or a Graduate Degree with 4 years, or 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree. Strong expertise in power, analog, and mixed signal circuit design is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with a Graduate Degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward electronics solutions for spacecraft power and electric propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development.
• Perform detailed circuit design and development.

Skills

DC to DC converter design

Power converter design

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Mixed signal circuit design

LT/PSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Electronic loads

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Electrical Engineer 4 for a contract on-site opening in Canoga Park, CA.

Requirements

• Expertise in DC to DC converter and other Power converter design and development.
• Proficiency in power, analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit design and development.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as LT/PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with PCB design software like Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, etc.) for debugging and testing circuits.
• Experience overseeing circuit board layout.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving forward cutting‑edge electronics solutions for spacecraft power and electric propulsion systems, as well as for challenging environments across land, sea, air, and space. Our power systems range from tens of Watts to hundreds of kilowatts, incorporating a variety of power, low‑voltage analog, high‑voltage analog, mixed signal, and digital circuitry.

Your excellent communication skills, creativity, passion, and broad technical expertise will empower you to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, system, test, and program management. You will be involved in all phases of product development, from proposal and concept feasibility to design, testing, production, and follow‑on support.

Essential Functions

• Perform detailed circuit design and development including architecture, analysis, worst case analysis, simulation, and PCB layout oversight to convert your ideas into physical hardware.
• Perform initial power up of new circuit board designs and perform detailed verification, integration, and troubleshooting to ensure designs are functioning as intended.
• Support production activities to ensure successful delivery.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

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