Senior UAV Electrical Engineer - Lead System & EMI/EMC

Flightwave Inc.; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Flightwave Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer for a full-time position to design and deliver high-performance UAV electrical systems. The role requires leading a small engineering team, delivering EMC/EMI compliant designs, and coordinating with manufacturing and suppliers.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in electrical engineering with 11–15 years in electronics/embedded or aerospace, expertise in HDI PCB, high-speed interfaces, and proficiency with Altium Designer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 11–15 years of relevant industry experience in electronics design, embedded systems, or aerospace/UAS.
• In-depth knowledge of HDI PCB technology and EMI/EMC design.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into testable system and subsystem specifications.
• Estimate engineering effort and project duration.
• Lead a small team and integrate designs into a working system.
• Ensure EMC/EMC compliance (MIL-STD-461G, FCC, CE).
• Oversee PCB layout and design reviews.

Skills

HDI PCB

EMI/EMC design

Power Integrity

Signal Integrity

Altium Designer

PCB layout

Team leadership

Test and QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE-based simulator

EMC testing equipment

Job description

Flightwave Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer for a full-time position to design and deliver high-performance UAV electrical systems. The role requires leading a small engineering team, delivering EMC/EMI compliant designs, and coordinating with manufacturing and suppliers.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in electrical engineering with 11–15 years in electronics/embedded or aerospace, expertise in HDI PCB, high-speed interfaces, and proficiency with Altium Designer.