Senior Electrical Engineer

EVONA; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Healthcare Coverage

Retirement Planning

Paid Time Off

Equity Opportunity

Professional Growth

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and develop advanced aerospace electronic systems in Huntington Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, take on complex hardware ownership throughout the product lifecycle, and provide mentorship to juniors.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5-10 years of experience, and a strong foundation in both analog and digital electronics. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including healthcare coverage, performance bonuses, and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Experience developing electronic hardware from concept through testing and validation.
• Strong foundation in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and/or power electronics design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic hardware.
• Collaborate with teams and support hardware through prototype, qualification, and production phases.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Analog electronics design

Digital electronics design

Mixed-signal design

Circuit analysis

PCB development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

West Coast Solutions develops advanced electronic systems for aerospace, power, and cryogenic applications. As a growing team of experienced aerospace professionals, we combine technical excellence with the agility and ownership opportunities that come from working in a small, high-impact organization.

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

Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capability.

• Performance Bonus: Eligible employees participate in an annual bonus program based on individual contribution and company performance.
• Healthcare Coverage: Receive a monthly healthcare stipend and choice of multiple company healthcare plans. HSA‑compatible plans are available.
• Retirement Planning: Simple IRA with 3% company matching and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off: up to 15 days PTO based on role and experience level, 10 paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Equity Opportunity: After 12 months of employment, select employees may be considered for participation in the company's incentive stock option program based on performance and contribution.
• Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced aerospace professionals on challenging technical programs with opportunities for career advancement.

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.