Electrical Engineer - PCB Design for Avionics

Gokenamericallc; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokenamericallc in Costa Mesa, California, is seeking a PCB Design Engineer to collaborate with avionics engineers. You will handle full cycle PCB design and integrate complex electronics for flight-critical applications.

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in designing mixed-signal PCBs and power systems. The compensation for this position ranges from $60,000 to $68,000 annually, reflecting the complexity and responsibility of the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full cycle PCB design including schematic design and layout.
• Troubleshoot issues spanning electrical and software boundaries.
• Develop power management systems and components.

Skills

Designing mixed-signal PCBs

Power system analysis

Using Altium software

Hands-on experience with microcontrollers

Familiarity with electrical bus interfaces

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Logic/spectrum analyzers

Job description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non‑mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well‑being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary

In this role, you will be tasked with working closely with avionics engineers to review and design electrical integration details to ensure details are documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders for flight critical electronics, PCB assemblies and FPGA‑based processing architectures.

Responsibilities

• Full cycle PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring‑up, test, debug, and system integration
• Conduct bring‑up and design work on microcontrollers, ensuring seamless integration within the system
• Troubleshoot issues that span electrical and software boundaries, utilizing both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging tools
• Perform power design, including development and integration of power management systems and components
• Develop payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)
• Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs
• Experience designing mixed‑signal PCBs with multiple layer counts, layer stackup and impedance matching for power and sensor applications, understanding correct grounding approaches and employing appropriate board protections and filtering
• Experience designing PCBs with Altium software
• Ability to perform power system and electrical loading analysis, simulation, and testing to determine optimal solutions
• High competence using lab test equipment (benchtop power supplies, electronics loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.) with familiarity of thermal and EMI test chambers and using basic software debugging tools
• Familiarity with common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS232/422, RS485, USB)
• Hands‑on experience with microcontrollers, including bring‑up and design work
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

$60 — $68 USD

EEO Statement

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.