Electrical Engineer - Aerospace

FTG Aerospace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FTG Aerospace is looking for a highly skilled Aerospace Electrical Engineer to design and maintain electrical/software solutions for aerospace systems. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in electrical test development and a strong background in aerospace or embedded systems.

This role requires collaboration with engineers to meet safety and reliability standards, along with thorough testing and certification documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with proficiency in languages like C and C++.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical test development, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience in embedded systems.
• Proficient in programming languages like C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical/software solutions for aerospace systems.
• Perform rigorous testing and system-level verification.
• Support certification efforts through documentation.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

VHDL programming

Technical writing

Digital design

Analog design

PCB layout and design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

LabView

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Voltmeters

Job description

Job Description

Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical/software solutions for aerospace systems, ensuring they meet stringent safety, performance, and reliability standards. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical system expertise, a background in aerospace or embedded systems, and experience working within regulatory and quality frameworks such as AS9100.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement new products and testing equipment and procedures for aerospace systems.
• Improve existing testing and equipment implementation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and project managers to define requirements and electrical/software architecture.
• Perform rigorous unit testing, integration testing, and system-level verification.
• Support certification efforts through documentation, ATP’s, traceability, and compliance audits.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize existing electrical designs and software for performance and reliability.
• Participate in design reviews, peer code reviews, and technical presentations.
• And other duties as assigned based on company needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Electrical test development, preferably in aerospace or embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• VHDL programming.
• Ladder logic.
• Technical writing / reports.
• Embedded microprocessor.
• Embedded CPLD and FPGA.
• PLC programming / design.
• Motion controllers / sensors.
• Research / development.
• Digital / Analog design.
• PCB layout and design.
• Soldering.
• Use of oscilloscopes/meters.
• Bench testing.

Preferred Skills

• Experience creating test programs using LabView in a working environment.
• Experience PCB layout and design using Altium.
• Adaptation to new technologies and procedures.
• Trouble shoot circuit assembly failures to component level.
• Trubleshoot and repair of production assemblies and customer returns using bench power supplies, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally and 15 lbs regularly. Comfortable working with tools.

Disclosures

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job offer contingent upon successfully passing a drug and background check. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdfFTG participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdfITAR - This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of the ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.