Electrical Engineer, Mechanisms Los Angeles, CA

Heart Aerospace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own the full printed-circuit-board assembly lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-reliability electronic systems for hybrid-electric aircraft. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in PCBA design, proficiency in ECAD tools, and knowledge of high-speed communication protocols. Competitive salary range from $113k to $162k per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in PCBA design and NPI for safety-critical or aerospace products.
• Proven ownership of at least one product from concept to volume production.
• Proficiency in ECAD tools (Altium or equivalent).
• Expertise in high-speed communication (Ethernet), power electronics (up to kW-level), and embedded-system interfaces (CAN, ARINC-429, Ethernet, SPI/I²C).
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, VNAs, thermal chambers) and debugging of EMI/EMC issues.

Responsibilities

• Architect & design PCBA for high-reliability, mixed-signal, and power-conversion applications.
• Own schematic capture, component selection, and constraint-driven layout using Altium Designer.
• Perform design reviews, simulations, and worst-case circuit analyses.
• Lead bring-up and validation testing, authoring test plans and writing test scripts.
• Collaborate daily with mechanical engineers to optimize board outlines & connectors.
• Drive continuous improvement in electronics development workflow.

Job description

Overview

At Heart Aerospace, we are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane capable of carrying 30 passengers, boasting an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. As we transition from prototype to production, we are expanding our in-house electronics capability to deliver flight-worthy actuators, controls, and monitoring systems that match the ambition of our aircraft.

Your mission

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who excels in owning the full printed-circuit-board assembly (PCBA) lifecycle—from concept and schematic capture through layout, verification, and manufacturing release. In this role, you will design multiple boards in parallel, coordinate build schedules, and work closely with software and mechanical teams to deliver tightly integrated subsystems for flight-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect & design PCBA for high-reliability, mixed-signal, and power-conversion applications (up to 900 V DC and high-speed digital buses).
• Own schematic capture, component selection, and constraint-driven layout using Altium Designer (or similar), while enforcing design rules for signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability.
• Perform design reviews, simulations, and worst-case circuit analyses (SI/PI, DFMEA, thermal, EMC) to meet DO-160, DO-254, and RTCA environmental standards.
• Lead bring-up and validation testing, authoring test plans and writing Python/Rust/C test scripts in collaboration with software engineers.
• Collaborate daily with mechanical engineers to optimize board outlines & connectors.
• Drive continuous improvement in Heart’s electronics development workflow—automating checks, tightening version control, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in PCBA design and NPI for safety-critical or aerospace products.
• Proven ownership of at least one product from concept to volume production.
• Proficiency in ECAD tools (Altium or equivalent).
• Expertise in high-speed communication (Ethernet), power electronics (up to kW-level), and embedded-system interfaces (CAN, ARINC-429, Ethernet, SPI/I²C).
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, VNAs, thermal chambers) and debugging of EMI/EMC issues.

Nice to have

• Experience certifying electronics for Part 23/25 aircraft or eVTOL platforms.
• Working knowledge of design assurance processes (DO-160, DO-254, IPC-2221/2222, IPC-7351).
• Knowledge of motor-drive control or battery-management circuitry.

Education

• Bachelor’s or master's in electrical engineering (or equivalent).

Base Pay Range:

$113,000 — $162,000 USD

Application questions

• Describe the most difficult technically challenging project you solved. *
• Describe one of your proudest achievements. *