Senior Electrical Engineer - Defense Autonomy & Avionics

Mach Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

Retirement savings

Stock options / Equity

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Mach Industries seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design, development, and testing of advanced defense systems. You will design boards, interfaces, and power distribution for flight avionics and communication systems, collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in EE, 10 years of experience, and proficiency in Altium Designer or Cadence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of full-time work experience or involvement in student competition or design teams (FSAE, drone club, rocket club).
• Proficiency in electrical design software such as Altium Designer or Cadence.
• Experience designing with high-performance MCUs, high‑speed digital, analog, power, and interface ICs.
• Strong understanding of power systems, analog/digital electronics, and circuit design.
• Strong performance in schematic, layout, and stackup design for high‑speed signals and power delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design PCB boards and systems for flight avionics, guidance, and power distribution.
• Rapidly construct prototypes and test with lab equipment to verify design integrity.
• Develop and maintain detailed design documentation and CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to meet standards and export controls.
• Ensure seamless integration with mechanical and system teams.

Skills

Electrical design

High-speed signals

MCU design

Schematic layout

Power electronics

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

Mach Industries seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design, development, and testing of advanced defense systems. You will design boards, interfaces, and power distribution for flight avionics and communication systems, collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in EE, 10 years of experience, and proficiency in Altium Designer or Cadence.