Electrical Engineer Propulsion Engine Systems Electronics Costa Mesa CA Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

HIKINEX seeks a hands-on Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of PCB electronics for propulsion and engine systems. You will own the full PCB lifecycle, from translating propulsion requirements to schematic capture, layout, component selection, bring-up and debugging in a demanding environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical engineering, with strong expertise in analog, digital, and power electronics, plus experience with Altium Designer

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex PCB/board-level electronics.
• Strong experience with Altium Designer or an equivalent PCB design platform is required.
• Experience across analog, digital, and power electronics.
• Own full PCB development lifecycle from system requirements to bring-up and integration.
• Ability to design for demanding vibration and temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle development of complex PCB assemblies for propulsion and engine systems.
• Translate propulsion requirements into robust electrical designs.
• Perform schematic capture and support high-density PCB layout using Altium Designer or equivalent tools.
• Select components based on electrical, thermal, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Lead board bring-up, debugging, testing, and propulsion-system integration.
• Ensure PCB designs meet electrical, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and reliability requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

5+ years experience

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Debugging

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Power electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Job description

Location: Costa Mesa, California, USA
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: 100% On-site, Monday-Friday
Start Date: TBD
Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience

Important Screening Requirements

• Must be available to work 100% on-site in Costa Mesa, CA, Monday-Friday.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have 5+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex PCB/board-level electronics.
• Strong experience with Altium Designer or an equivalent PCB design platform is required.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer - Propulsion / Engine Systems Electronics to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced electronics for propulsion and engine systems.

This role will own the full PCB development lifecycle, from translating propulsion requirements into electrical designs through schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, board bring-up, qualification testing, debugging, and system integration. The ideal candidate has strong experience across analog, digital, and power electronics and can develop reliable hardware for demanding vibration and temperature environments.

PCB Design & Development

• Own full-cycle development of complex PCB assemblies for propulsion and engine systems.
• Translate system-level propulsion requirements into robust electrical designs.
• Perform schematic capture and support high-density PCB layout using Altium Designer or equivalent tools.
• Select components based on electrical, thermal, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Lead board bring-up, debugging, testing, and propulsion-system integration.
• Ensure PCB designs meet electrical, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and reliability requirements.

Propulsion & Engine Electronics

• Design and optimize electronics supporting propulsion and engine systems, including:
  • Flight controller circuits
  • Power distribution systems
  • Power supplies
  • Motor controller circuits
  • Electromagnetic actuator circuits
• Support integration of electronics with propulsion hardware and associated control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues identified during engine testing and system integration.

Engineering Analysis

• Perform circuit simulations and detailed engineering analyses.
• Conduct Worst-Case Analysis (WCA) , thermal analysis, DFMEA, and component derating analysis.
• Evaluate electrical designs for reliable operation under extreme temperature, vibration, and other demanding environments.
• Use LTSpice or equivalent