Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Lumicity; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of power systems for aerospace and satellite applications. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in designing mission-critical electronics, with expertise in switched-mode power supplies. This full-time position offers a salary range of $140,000-$160,000 and is critical to advancing our innovative product line.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in designing systems.
• Expertise in power supplies and converters.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, ADC/DAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle of power electronics development.
• Design high-efficiency power systems.
• Oversee schematic capture and PCB layout.

Skills

Design of mission-critical electronics systems

Switched-mode power supplies and converter topologies

Mixed-signal circuitry and microcontroller interfaces

Python or C/C++ for control scripting

Altium Designer or similar tools

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Overview

A key client is looking to hire a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of power and control systems for aerospace and satellite platforms. This role is central to the evolution of our product line and involves full-spectrum engineering, from architecture through to field deployment.

Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of power electronics development for aerospace and satellite applications—from concept through production.
• Design and verify high-efficiency, high-reliability power systems optimized for harsh environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, RF, software) to ensure integrated system performance and compliance.
• Apply industry standards (e.g., DO-254, MIL-STD-461) for certification and EMC design.
• Oversee schematic capture, PCB layout, and custom magnetics specifications.
• Perform hands-on lab testing, troubleshooting, and documentation throughout the development cycle.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of professional experience designing mission-critical electronics systems.
• Expert knowledge of switched-mode power supplies and converter topologies (e.g., Buck, Boost, Flyback, Full-Bridge).
• Practical experience with mixed-signal circuitry and microcontroller interfaces (I2C, SPI, ADC/DAC).
• Familiarity with Python or C/C++ for hardware interfacing and control scripting.
• Competent with Altium Designer or similar tools for schematic entry and board design.
• Demonstrated ability to make architectural tradeoffs for reliability, cost, and size.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in lab environments.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Design

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing