Senior UAV Electrical Engineer – End-to-End Ownership

Swift Engineering

San Clemente (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Life Insurance - 100% covered by the company
401k with company match
Generous holiday calendar
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in California is looking for a UAV Electrical Engineer to design and integrate the electrical architecture of UAV systems. This role emphasizes collaboration within a high-performance engineering team and demands hands-on involvement in all phases of complex electrical systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong electrical engineering background, ideally in UAVs, and demonstrate ownership in their projects. Attractive benefits and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies are offered.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering for UAVs, aerospace, robotics, or complex embedded systems.
  • Strong experience with circuit board design, schematic capture, and layout.
  • Ability to work effectively in a small, fast-paced, high-performance team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate the complete electrical network of the UAV.
  • Integrate and manage battery management systems (BMS) and power electronics.
  • Support integration of onboard payloads and sensors.

Skills

Circuit board design
UAV communication systems
Power distribution
Battery systems
Self-motivated

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading aerospace engineering firm in California is looking for a UAV Electrical Engineer to design and integrate the electrical architecture of UAV systems. This role emphasizes collaboration within a high-performance engineering team and demands hands-on involvement in all phases of complex electrical systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong electrical engineering background, ideally in UAVs, and demonstrate ownership in their projects. Attractive benefits and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies are offered.
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