Head of Electrical Engineering

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider in California seeks a Head of Electrical Engineering / Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and development for aerospace projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly in EMI/EMC and power electronics. Responsibilities include technical leadership and ensuring robust hardware designs. This role offers the opportunity to influence design decisions and deliver mission-critical aerospace products.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical engineering with strong hands-on design capability.
• Deep expertise in EMI/EMC, power electronics, passive networks, and aerospace-grade hardware.
• Proficiency in schematic capture, simulation, and electrical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the electrical engineering team, setting technical direction.
• Own electrical hardware design from concept through qualification.
• Work cross-functionally to translate requirements into compliant solutions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

EMI/EMC

Power electronics

Schematic capture

Prototype testing

Team leadership

Job description

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Base pay range

$220,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

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Head of Electrical Engineering / Principal Electrical Engineer

Are you ready to take ownership of an electrical engineering function and shape the future of aerospace hardware? Do you thrive in a hands‑on leadership role where deep technical expertise and strategic influence go hand in hand? If you’re motivated by building capability, setting technical direction, and delivering high-reliability systems for next‑generation aircraft, this opportunity could be the ideal next step.

The Role of Head of Electrical Engineering / Principal Electrical Engineer

You will lead the electrical discipline across advanced aerospace hardware programmes. This role is responsible for defining technical standards, delivering mission‑critical electrical designs, and guiding the development of robust, certifiable hardware for demanding aerospace environments.

You will act as both a senior technical authority and a people leader, shaping the electrical engineering function while remaining closely involved in hands‑on design and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities as the Head of Electrical Engineering

• Lead and develop the electrical engineering team, setting technical direction, standards, and priorities
• Serve as the subject matter expert across power electronics, passive components, and EMI/EMC filtering
• Own electrical hardware design from concept through qualification, including analysis, schematics, and verification testing
• Support production readiness through collaboration with manufacturing, configuration control, and quality teams
• Work cross‑functionally and directly with customers to translate requirements into robust, compliant technical solutions

About You

• Extensive experience in electrical engineering with strong, hands‑on design capability
• Deep expertise in EMI/EMC, power electronics, passive networks, and aerospace‑grade hardware
• Proficiency in schematic capture, simulation, component selection, derating, and electrical analysis
• Proven experience building, testing, and debugging prototypes using standard laboratory equipment
• Familiarity with aerospace qualification standards and quality frameworks, with the ability to lead and mentor technical teams

The Opportunity for the Head of Electrical Engineering

You’ll join an engineering‑driven environment developing mission‑critical aerospace products used globally. The role offers the chance to combine established engineering excellence with modern innovation, operate at pace, and have direct influence from early design decisions through to delivery and qualification.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Product Management

Industries

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing