Electrical Engineer II - UAV Power Systems

Neoexsystemsinc; Elyria (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOEx Systems seeks an Electrical Engineer II to design, install, maintain and operate power systems for our energy and hydrogen refueling projects supporting UAVs. This is a full-time role reporting to the President & CEO with responsibilities spanning schematics, PCB layouts, SolidWorks integration, and testing across AS9100/ISO-9001 environments.

You will work on electrical systems for aircraft power, rely on hands-on soldering and diagnostics, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience in system design, debugging, and troubleshooting complex electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, including schematics and PCB layouts.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain solar-powered microgrids and fuel cell systems for aircraft.
• Solder SMT components onto PCBs and test circuits with diagnostic tools.
• Create and revise electrical schematics and calibration records per AS9100/ISO-9001.
• Prepare procurement specs and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Support design reviews, safety reviews, and technical presentations.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic design

PCB layout

SolidWorks

FPGA development

PLC programming

ARM microcontrollers

Firmware development

Soldering SMT

Testing & debugging

Power systems

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PCB Design Software

Job description

We provide on-board liquid hydrogen energy storage and fuel cell power system integration services to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturers. We work with hydrogen suppliers to provide liquid hydrogen refueling services for UAV operators.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000-90,000, based on experience

At NEOEx Systems, we are working on an Energy and Power System and a Liquid Hydrogen Refueling System, which will revolutionize drone transportation by providing energy and power for longer duration and range operations. We work closely with UAV manufacturers to integrate our energy and power system into their vehiclesto increase flight duration.

As we continue to grow, we need help, and we are looking for looking for a skilled and reliable Electrical Engineer II to join our team. As an Electrical Engineer II, you will play a crucial role in designing, installing, maintaining, and operating power systems in equipment in support of facility operations, product development, and test operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a strong technical background and a passion for power systems work in the growing industries of air mobility and energy.

This role will report to the President & CEO.

Duties:

• Design and develop electrical systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, and system integration using SolidWorks.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain company solar powered microgrids.
• Operate and maintain fuel cell based power systems for aircraft.
• Solder surface mount technology (SMT) components onto PCBs with precision; utilize ohmmeters and other diagnostic tools for testing electrical circuits.
• Design, analyze, develop, prototype, refine, integrate, test and deliver a very wide variety of specialized electronic circuits, integrated systems and related support equipment.
• Create and revise electrical schematics, drawings, calibration records, technical procedures, and quality control documentation associated with AS9100 and ISO-9001 processes.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, hardware/software specifications for electronic/electrical equipment, when appropriate. Evaluate vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations for procurement.
• Support large and small scale test operations including operations of control and instrumentation system
• Develop and present materials for design reviews, safety reviews, and other technical presentations

Qualifications:

• Ability to use basic hand tools and a multi-meter
• Experience working with circuits
• Experience working with control panels
• Experience working with PCB design software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Experience with schematics creation using SolidWorks 2D Electrical or equivalent.
• Experience with FPGA development, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), ARM processors, microcontrollers like Arduino, and firmware development.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant Engineering discipline

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical engineering with a strong background in system design, debugging, and troubleshooting complex electronic systems

Skills:

• Must be self-motivated and possess strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written technical communications skills
• Experience in prototype-grade soldering, PCB assembly and other hands-on skills associated with electronics development

Preferred Experience:

• Current or recent IPC certifications

Job Features

Job Category Engineering

Job Category Engineering

Education Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant Engineering discipline

Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical engineering with a strong background in system design, debugging, and troubleshooting complex electronic systems