Electrical Engineer II - Avionics & UAV Systems

InvestedintheMission; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design and evaluate electronic parts, components and circuitry for UAV hardware and related systems.

The role involves selecting components based on specifications and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on design approaches. Responsibilities include simulating and detailing circuits, integrating systems, drafting engineering drawings, and developing test procedures for hardware and software interfaces.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF), embedded control, FPGA
• Experienced with power electronics, including motors and lithium batteries
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Demonstrated familiarity with common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB)
• Strong knowledge of Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties
• Familiarity with Small UAV subsystems and associated software
• Proficient with office software, computer-based productivity tools and other software tools in one’s area of expertise
• Some travel may be required in support of flight test operations (up to 30%)
• Must have a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Performs simulation and detailed design for digital and analog circuits
• Drives system integration, assembly procedures, and test procedures
• Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions
• Trouble-shoots complex systems from a hardware and software perspective
• Designs, builds, and tests prototypes expediently and efficiently. Works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links
• Writes software to support the integration of sensors and embedded processors
• Designs and implements circuit boards. This includes architecture, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, board bring-up, and documentation
• Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects
• Performs design & analysis tasks and writes fabrication & test procedures
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

RF

Embedded control

FPGA

Power electronics

LVDS

I2C

HDMI

UART

SPI

CAN

USB

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design and evaluate electronic parts, components and circuitry for UAV hardware and related systems.

The role involves selecting components based on specifications and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on design approaches. Responsibilities include simulating and detailing circuits, integrating systems, drafting engineering drawings, and developing test procedures for hardware and software interfaces.