Senior Electrical Engineer

HighQ; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight training bonus program

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Job summary

HighQ in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead end-to-end aerospace and industrial systems design. You will own electrical design activities from concept through deployment, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with customers and stakeholders to ensure reliable, flight-ready solutions.

You'll work on PCB design, electrical load analysis, schematics, wiring diagrams, and system integration, while contributing to project planning and engineering standards in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Proven experience with electrical engineering design projects, including modeling, building, testing, analysis, documentation, and delivery
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to team members, customers, and stakeholders
• Solid background in electrical engineering with hands-on hardware experience
• Capability to develop electrical solutions from defined requirements
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge

Responsibilities

• PCB Design & Layout: take boards from schematic through bring-up, lay out multilayer PCBs for avionics, power distribution, sensor interfaces, and motor drives.
• Electrical Design: design aircraft control panels and relay logic, perform load analysis and power distribution design, create schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Electrical Integration & Testing: lead integration and testing, develop test procedures, support field bring-up and validation against requirements.
• Project Contribution: own subsystems, contribute to planning, reviews, and engineering standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

EMI & signal integrity

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Electrical CAD tools

DFM/ECAD workflows

Job description

HighQ is proving that cutting-edge avionics designs don't require multi-year timelines or legacy aerospace bureaucracy. We bring bespoke avionics designs to one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft and spacecraft. We deliver the system architecture, custom electronics, and embedded software that mission-critical programs demand, all from a single integrated team.

If you're an engineer who wants to do full-stack work—not just a piece of it—this is the place. You'll design end-to-end digital flight systems that combine high reliability with rapid iteration. You'll own problems from architecture through deployment. You'll work directly with customers and see your designs fly. And you'll do it alongside people who've already proven themselves on hard problems in aerospace, and are building the next generation of solutions.

For engineers who refuse to be siloed, or those that can't accept the traditional aerospace timeline, HighQ is what you've been looking for.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work in a collaborative team environment to create innovative aerospace and industrial systems. The ideal candidate is an engineer who has demonstrated success in solving complex electrical design challenges, can work effectively across project disciplines, and has the capability to take ownership of electrical design projects.

This is a professional position in which the person is expected to exercise independent judgment, work with minimal supervision on assigned tasks, and mentor less experienced team members. The person in this position will be expected to lead specific electrical design activities, contribute to project planning, and support the development of a healthy and effective team environment.

• Proven experience with electrical engineering design projects, including modeling, building, testing, analysis, documentation, and delivery
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to team members, customers, and stakeholders
• Solid background in electrical engineering with hands-on hardware experience
• Capability to develop electrical solutions from defined requirements
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge

Specific project assignments will be tailored to both your background and our current client needs. The following are examples of common responsibilities at HighQ, although experience is not necessarily required in all of the following:

PCB Design & Layout

Take boards from schematic through bring-up. Capture schematics, select components, and lay out multilayer PCBs for avionics, power distribution, sensor interfaces, and motor drives. Address signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMI on mixed-signal and high-current designs, and design for the vibration and thermal conditions of flight vehicles. Work with fab and assembly vendors through DFM review, bring up first articles on the bench with firmware engineers, and carry fixes into the next revision.

Electrical Design

Design aircraft control panels and relay logic systems, perform electrical load analysis and power distribution design, develop electrical systems from project requirements, conduct component selection and circuit design, and create electrical schematics and detailed wiring diagrams.

Electrical Integration & Testing

Lead electrical system integration and troubleshooting, develop and execute electrical test procedures, support vehicle integration and bring-up activities in field environments, debug and resolve electrical issues, and validate electrical system performance against requirements.

Project Contribution

Take ownership of electrical subsystems and deliverables, contribute to project planning and timeline development, participate in customer technical discussions and design reviews, support development of electrical engineering standards and best practices, mentor junior team members on electrical design challenges, and ensure successful delivery of electrical systems.

Senior Electrical Engineer Overview

HighQ is proving that cutting-edge avionics designs don't require multi-year timelines or legacy aerospace bureaucracy. We bring bespoke avionics designs to one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft and spacecraft. We deliver the system architecture, custom electronics, and embedded software that mission‑critical programs demand, all from a single integrated team.

If you're an engineer who wants to do full‑stack work—not just a piece of it—this is the place. You'll design end‑to‑end digital flight systems that combine high reliability with rapid iteration. You'll own problems from architecture through deployment. You'll work directly with customers and see your designs fly. And you'll do it alongside people who've already proven themselves on hard problems in aerospace, and are building the next generation of solutions.

For engineers who refuse to be siloed, or those that can't accept the traditional aerospace timeline, HighQ is what you've been looking for.

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work in a collaborative team environment to create innovative aerospace and industrial systems. The ideal candidate is an engineer who has demonstrated success in solving complex electrical design challenges, can work effectively across project disciplines, and has the capability to take ownership of electrical design projects.

This is a professional position in which the person is expected to exercise independent judgment, work with minimal supervision on assigned tasks, and mentor less experienced team members. The person in this position will be expected to lead specific electrical design activities, contribute to project planning, and support the development of a healthy and effective team environment.

Additional desired qualities include:

• Proven experience with electrical engineering design projects, including modeling, building, testing, analysis, documentation, and delivery
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to team members, customers, and stakeholders
• Solid background in electrical engineering with hands‑on hardware experience
• Capability to develop electrical solutions from defined requirements
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge

Specific project assignments will be tailored to both your background and our current client needs. The following are examples of common responsibilities at HighQ, although experience is not necessarily required in all of the following:

PCB Design & Layout

Take boards from schematic through bring-up. Capture schematics, select components, and lay out multilayer PCBs for avionics, power distribution, sensor interfaces, and motor drives. Address signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMI on mixed‑signal and high‑current designs, and design for the vibration and thermal conditions of flight vehicles. Work with fab and assembly vendors through DFM review, bring up first articles on the bench with firmware engineers, and carry fixes into the next revision.

Electrical Design

Design aircraft control panels and relay logic systems, perform electrical load analysis and power distribution design, develop electrical systems from project requirements, conduct component selection and circuit design, and create electrical schematics and detailed wiring diagrams.

Electrical Integration & Testing

Lead electrical system integration and troubleshooting, develop and execute electrical test procedures, support vehicle integration and bring‑up activities in field environments, debug and resolve electrical issues, and validate electrical system performance against requirements.

Project Contribution

Take ownership of electrical subsystems and deliverables, contribute to project planning and timeline development, participate in customer technical discussions and design reviews, support development of electrical engineering standards and best practices, mentor junior team members on electrical design challenges, and ensure successful delivery of electrical systems.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, along with 5+ years of professional experience in electrical component design and development.
• Expert-level proficiency in electrical circuit design, power distribution, and PCB design.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment, troubleshooting, and system integration.Demonstrated ability to independently execute electrical design projects from requirements through delivery.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools and schematic capture software.
• Experience developing electrical engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for customer interaction and team coordination.

Bonus Points

• Experience designing PCBs for flight or other harsh environments, where vibration, thermal, and EMI drove the design.
• Hands‑on experience with power electronics hardware, such as DC‑DC converters, gate drivers, inverters, or motor drives.
• Experience with electric aircraft propulsion, electromechanical actuators, or high‑voltage battery systems and battery management systems (BMS).
• Experience designing hardware for DO-160 environmental qualification or other high‑reliability applications.
• Familiarity with aircraft electrical systems, avionics, or aerospace standards such as DO-160, DO-254, or AS50881.
• Experience with RF hardware design or integration.
• Experience designing microcontroller‑based hardware and writing or supporting the firmware that runs on it.
• Aviation experience, such as a pilot certificate, building or flying RC aircraft, or a Part 107 license.

Culture & Benefits

HighQ offers competitive compensation, holidays and paid time off, a flight training bonus program, and a flexible work environment that truly supports work‑life balance. We believe in providing opportunities for professional growth through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced engineers, and exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace technologies. Our collaborative culture values innovation, continuous learning, and the pursuit of excellence both inside and outside of work.