Senior Electrical Engineer

EVONA; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and qualification of advanced aerospace electronic hardware. You will own complex hardware across the product lifecycle, collaborating with mechanical, firmware, and systems teams to deliver high-performance electronics.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, rigorous testing, and documentation, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Very strong foundation in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and/or power electronics design.
• 5-10 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Experience developing electronic hardware from concept through testing and validation.
• Experience with circuit analysis, simulation, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB development, and hardware integration.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and hardware validation activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ownership mentality and ability to independently execute technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic hardware
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, component selection, and technical trade studies
• Develop schematics and support PCB layout activities
• Design, integrate, test, and troubleshoot complex electronic systems
• Support hardware through prototype, qualification, and production phases
• Collaborate with systems, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers
• Participate in design reviews, root-cause investigations, and technical decision-making activities
• Generate engineering documentation, test procedures, and technical reports
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as needed

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Mixed-signal design

Power electronics

Circuit analysis

Simulation

Hardware integration

Root-cause analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout tools

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and qualification of advanced aerospace electronic systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will take ownership of complex hardware throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements definition and design through integration, testing, and qualification. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on technical work, solving challenging problems, and delivering high-performance hardware for demanding applications.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic hardware
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, component selection, and technical trade studies
• Develop schematics and support PCB layout activities
• Design, integrate, test, and troubleshoot complex electronic systems
• Support hardware through prototype, qualification, and production phases
• Collaborate with systems, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers
• Participate in design reviews, root-cause investigations, and technical decision-making activities
• Generate engineering documentation, test procedures, and technical reports
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 5-10 years of professional electrical engineering experience
• Strong foundation in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and/or power electronics design
• Experience developing electronic hardware from concept through testing and validation
• Experience with circuit analysis, simulation, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB development, and hardware integration
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and hardware validation activities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ownership mentality and ability to independently execute technical tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronic systems
• Experience with FPGA-based or microcontroller-based control systems
• Experience with cryogenic electronics or cryocooler control systems
• Experience with sensor interfaces, imaging electronics, or signal processing systems
• Experience owning hardware through the full lifecycle from requirements through qualification
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting technical development

West Coast Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work and export control requirements, applicants must be US citizens.