Electrical Engineer II — UAV Systems & Embedded Design

AeroVironment, Inc.; Strathearn (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design, evaluate, and optimize electronic hardware for unmanned aircraft systems. You will select components based on specifications and reliability, coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include circuit design, hardware-software integration, PCB layout with Altium, and prototyping. Travel up to 30% may be required; ITAR-controlled work environment and on-site operations in California.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience in RF, embedded control, FPGA.
• Experience with power electronics including motors and lithium batteries.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Familiarity with LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% and maintain 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, including architecture, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, 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 with multi-factor analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF

Embedded control

FPGA

Power electronics

Troubleshooting

LVDS

I2C

HDMI

UART

SPI

CAN

USB

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB layout

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design, evaluate, and optimize electronic hardware for unmanned aircraft systems. You will select components based on specifications and reliability, coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include circuit design, hardware-software integration, PCB layout with Altium, and prototyping. Travel up to 30% may be required; ITAR-controlled work environment and on-site operations in California.