Electrical Engineer 3

AEVEX; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AEVEX is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer 3 to design, develop, and maintain electrical systems for unmanned vehicles and related platforms. The role includes leadership of teams, mentorship, and providing onsite technical support for production and new product introductions.

Responsibilities span wiring, PCB design, and integration with avionics, RF links, and embedded systems. A strong background in military or high-reliability environments is favored, with a TS/SCI readiness mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Expert knowledge of common industry protocols and design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test electrical systems for UAVs, UGVs, USVs and related platforms.
• Lead teams of engineers and technicians; mentor and coordinate tasks.
• Develop electrical control systems with wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Plan installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and support production.
• Lead customer funded efforts and transition to production.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure reliability.

Skills

Electrical design

Embedded microcontrollers

Video image processing

Battery technology

Power distribution

Jira/Confluence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Altium

Eagle PCB

Autodesk Fusion360

KiCad

Job description

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position.

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. This role will provide direct support for new product introduction and integration as well as onsite technical support for production operations provide triage support and the linkage between production and design engineering.

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.
• 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 and Lead 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.
• Lead customer funded efforts, and aid in the transition of these efforts into production.
• Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies, trends, and best practices in electrical engineering.
• 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 and Competencies

• Expert 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...
• 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 relevant work experience
• Experience troubleshooting electrical problems on transition from design to production assets

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

Frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds

Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time

Security Clearance

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

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

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