Electrical Engineer 3

Aevexaerospace; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aevexaerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineer 3 based in the United States. This critical role involves designing and maintaining electrical systems for military and commercial applications, including Unmanned Systems. With a focus on leadership and technical expertise, the ideal candidate will be responsible for system design, prototyping, and quality control.

The position requires strong circuit design skills, expertise in PCB development, and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. The role also mandates the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong ECAD skills applying knowledge of electrical design software.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test electrical systems for Unmanned Systems.
• Design, test, and review new and existing PCB designs.
• Support flight test operations and aid in troubleshooting.

Skills

Circuit design

Embedded programming

PCB design software

Electrical protocols

Test and debug

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering (preferred)

Tools

Altium

LTspice

ANSYS HFSS

Autodesk Fusion360

Job description

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position in Tampa, FL, Huntsville , or Northern, VA.

Job Overview

The Electrical Engineer 3 position plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and leading larger projects. As a more experienced contributor, ownership of larger tasks and leadership of team members will be expected. This key player will combine technical expertise, mentorship, and problem‑solving skills to design, implement, and maintain electrical systems such as vehicle avionics, battery and power subsystems, radio communication systems, navigation, and computer vision systems, etc. as well as design PCB's and review PCB's from schematic

Essential Functions

• Design, develop and test electrical systems and equipment for military, industrial, commercial, and consumer use related to Unmanned Systems (UAVs, UGVs, USVs) of various types.
• Design, test, and review new and existing PCB designs.
• Support flight test events.
• Selection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability and determines design approaches and parameters.
• Works with avionics, embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, Single Board Computers etc…) and Radio Frequency (RF) links. Supports Flight Test operations, demonstrations and exercises as needed.
• Develop and maintain electrical control systems, including wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Analyze and interpret technical data, such as specifications, blueprints, and schematics, to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Familiarity with military standards related to reliability and safety.
• Collaborate with teams of other engineers, technicians, and clients to identify and resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
• Plan and oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and provide technical support to production staff as needed.
• Support customer funded efforts, and aid in the transition of these efforts into production.
• Support rapid prototyping, system bring‑up, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing
• Implement quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis (or in accordance with posted schedule).
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, MIPI)
• Proficient in circuit design with knowledge of embedded microcontrollers, video image processing, battery technology, motor controllers, and power distribution.
• Strong ECAD skills applying knowledge of electrical design software for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium (Preferred), Eagle PCB, Autodesk Fusion360, KICAD, etc…) required
• Strong Knowledge of the following:
  • Electrical simulation tools such as LTspice
  • Radio Frequency (RF) simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS or CST Microwave Studio
  • MCAD with Autodesk Fusion360 and/or SolidWorks
  • Embedded processors such as ARM, and embedded programming skills therein with C/C++
• Familiarity with gas and battery‑powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated avionics and electronics such as IMUs, AHRS, BLDC motors, etc…
• Excellent Test and Debug abilities with common lab equipment including DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, etc…
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good leadership skills including managing a team through software such as Jira or Confluence.
• Ability to problem solve at a high level with little technical guidance from leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a lab environment assembling and testing equipment

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• Master's degree in an applicable electrical engineering or related field is preferred

Experience

• 6+ years of electrical engineering experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.