Senior Electrical Engineer

Elroyair; Byron (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus equity package

Comprehensive insurance packages

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Elroy Air is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Byron, California to lead the development and testing of our hybrid electric VTOL cargo aircraft. The role involves overseeing electrical layouts, testing strategies, and ensuring safety compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience in related fields, and proficiency with lab equipment and CAD tools. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including an equity package and flexible vacation policy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience, ideally in a fast-paced startup or small team environment.
• Proven track record with electric vehicles, eVTOL, or aerospace powertrain development.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage competing priorities and solve ambiguous problems.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the electrical layout, wiring, and assembly of the aircraft’s Iron Bird ground test platform.
• Build, test, and iterate on hybrid-electric powertrain architecture.
• Define and implement electrical testing strategies and conduct ground and flight tests.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electric vehicles

Debugging lab equipment

Electrical CAD tools

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer at Elroy Air responsible for the development and testing of Chaparral, our hybrid electric VTOL cargo aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the electrical layout, wiring, and assembly of the aircraft’s Iron Bird ground test platform.
• Build, test, and iterate on the hybrid‑electric powertrain architecture.
• Build, test, and iterate on the high‑voltage distribution network, ensuring safety isolation, grounding, EMI/EMC mitigation, and circuit protection.
• Layout, build, and rework complex aerospace‑grade wire harnesses, selecting connectors, shielding, and routing paths optimized for SWaP‑C.
• Define and implement electrical testing strategies; perform test plans, design and build test fixtures, conduct hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, and support ground and flight test operations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for electrical considerations and collaborate with mechanical, software, flight test, and systems engineering teams.
• Ensure safety and compliance; verify electrical designs, participate in safety reviews, and maintain documentation to support FAA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience, ideally in a fast‑paced startup or small team environment.
• Proven track record with electric vehicles, eVTOL, or aerospace powertrain and high‑voltage DC distribution development.
• Extensive experience debugging and using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools for schematic capture, layout, and wire harness design.
• Demonstrated ability to self‑manage competing priorities, self‑direct tasks, and solve ambiguous problems.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in electrical systems design for autonomous systems or VTOL aircraft (preferred).
• Experience with hybrid propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace certification frameworks or guidelines.
• Hands‑on experience with flight testing and data analysis using Python or MATLAB.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus equity package.
• Competitive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with broad access to low‑cost investment funds.
• Paid parental leave.
• Highly flexible vacation policy.
• Opportunity to work with a small, diverse, and highly‑skilled team.
• Chance to help define company culture and values.

Additional Information

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