Senior Aerospace Electronics Architect

Expleo; California (MO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $150/hr

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Career development

Strong team culture

Job summary

Expleo is seeking a Principal Consultant Electronics Engineer (Level 5) to drive the design, development, and innovation of advanced aerospace electronic systems. You will lead design, validation, and optimization of power converters, motor drives, and controllers, while defining hardware strategies for AC/DC converters and control systems.

The role requires extensive experience in power electronics, circuit simulation (Altium/OrCAD/PSPICE), and MATLAB/Simulink, with hands-on PCB and system

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited or equivalent Electrical Engineering degree.
• Experience in aerospace/high-reliability industries.
• Expertise in power electronics design including DC-DC converters and motor drives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of advanced aerospace electronic systems including power converters, motor drives, and system controllers.
• Define hardware design strategies for AC/DC converters, variable frequency motor drives, and control systems.
• Analyze customer requirements and develop hardware requirements specifications and interface control documents.
• Perform circuit design, schematic capture, and simulation using tools such as Altium and OrCAD PSPICE.
• Develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and perform system-level modeling.
• Lead magnetics design for EMI filters, inductors, and input/output filtering solutions.
• Conduct worst-case analysis, thermal analysis, component derating, and performance margin evaluations.
• Oversee PCB design, board bring-up, and functional validation at system and component levels.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans, including DVTP and DVTR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as RTCA/DO-160 and DO-254.
• Lead technical problem-solving activities and drive innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Interface with internal teams, suppliers, and OEM customers to support product development and delivery.
• Review and approve engineering changes, ensuring technical integrity and compliance.
• Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Power electronics design

System-level integration

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Education

Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

PSPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

Job description

Expleo is seeking a Principal Consultant Electronics Engineer (Level 5) to drive the design, development, and innovation of advanced aerospace electronic systems. You will lead design, validation, and optimization of power converters, motor drives, and controllers, while defining hardware strategies for AC/DC converters and control systems.

The role requires extensive experience in power electronics, circuit simulation (Altium/OrCAD/PSPICE), and MATLAB/Simulink, with hands-on PCB and system