Senior UAV Electrical Engineer – Avionics & RF

Roboticsconnected; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to design, evaluate, and integrate electronic systems for unmanned aircraft hardware. You will select components based on specifications and reliability, conduct simulations, and drive system integration with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes proficiency with Altium, RF, FPGA, and power electronics, plus hands-on circuit board design and documentation. Domestic travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
• Proficient with office software, computer-based productivity tools and other software tools in one's area of expertise
• Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF), embedded control, FPGA
• Experienced with power electronics, including motors and Battery Technology (lead acid, Nickel metal hybride & Lithium ion)
• Demonstrated competency in troubleshooting complex systems
• Demonstrated familiarity of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB)
• Knowledge of general Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties
• Some travel may be required in support of flight test operations (up to 30%)
• Must have a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Performs simulation and detailed design for digital and analog circuits
• Drives system integration, assembly procedures, and test procedures
• Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions
• Trouble-shoots complex systems from a hardware and software perspective
• Designs, builds, and tests prototypes expediently and efficiently
• Works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links. Writes software to support the integration of sensors and embedded processors
• Designs and implements circuit boards. This includes architecture, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, board bring-up, and documentation
• Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects. Performs design & analysis tasks and writes fabrication & test procedures
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Follows standard practices and procedures when analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Altium Designer

RF

FPGA

Power electronics

Embedded control

Troubleshooting

Schematic capture

PCB layout

I2C

SPI

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to design, evaluate, and integrate electronic systems for unmanned aircraft hardware. You will select components based on specifications and reliability, conduct simulations, and drive system integration with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes proficiency with Altium, RF, FPGA, and power electronics, plus hands-on circuit board design and documentation. Domestic travel up to 30% may be required.