Flight-Critical PCBA Engineer (Aerospace)

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

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.