Senior Avionics & Electrical Engineer — Aircraft Systems

Natilus; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (Medica, Dental, Vis)

401k

Unlimited PTO

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Natilus is seeking an Avionics and Electrical Engineer to join our San Diego, CA team. You will design and integrate aircraft avionics and electrical systems, including architecture development, power distribution, grounding networks, and system-level integration.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, robust electrical solutions for next-generation blended-wing aircraft. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience, a BS in Aerospace or Mechanical

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of directly related work experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of aircraft electrical subsystems & associated requirements.
• Experience with electrical system architecture and analysis.
• Strong understanding of aircraft grounding.
• Experience with composite airframe electrical system development.
• Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Experience planning and executing various system tests.
• Electrical harness design, build and installation.
• Capable of working with teammates to determine electrical load & wiring requirements for aircraft components.
• Experience establishing requirements, developing schematic drawings, creating a bill of materials and designing electrical power systems.
• Executing and leading systems tests and checkouts.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment with techs and a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Understanding of Part 23 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and integrate aircraft level electrical and avionics systems
• Analyze and manage total aircraft electrical loads and distribution networks
• Design robust and redundant power distribution systems
• Perform system level trade studies and interface with suppliers to develop the aircraft avionics system
• Work across teams to manage the integration of the electrical and avionics systems
• Design and integrate aircraft level grounding systems for composite airframes
• Travel to on-site hangar as needed
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on electrical harnesses and integration

Skills

Electrical design

System integration

Power distribution

Grounding design

Trade studies

Vendor interface

Team collaboration

System testing

Wiring requirements

Part 23 knowledge

Education

BS in Aerospace Eng

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Natilus is seeking an Avionics and Electrical Engineer to join our San Diego, CA team. You will design and integrate aircraft avionics and electrical systems, including architecture development, power distribution, grounding networks, and system-level integration.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, robust electrical solutions for next-generation blended-wing aircraft. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience, a BS in Aerospace or Mechanical