Sustaining Electrical Engineer II

FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company seeks a Test Engineer II in Torrance, California, to develop advanced test solutions for drone products. Responsibilities include designing board-level test fixtures, maintaining test documentation, and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 3-7 years in test engineering, and expertise in analog/digital circuits. Compensation ranges from $110k to $137k with potential bonuses and equity packages.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in electronics test engineering or manufacturing test.
• Experience designing and debugging test fixtures.
• Hands-on experience with various testing equipment and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop board-level and system-level test fixtures.
• Create and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Analyze test data to identify failure trends and corrective actions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronics Testing

Test Automation

Analog and Digital Circuits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Position Summary

FlightWave, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is seeking a Test Engineer II to support the design, development, and implementation of board-level and system-level test solutions for advanced drone products. This role will be responsible for developing test fixtures, validating electronic assemblies, and improving manufacturing test processes to ensure product quality, reliability, and throughput.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with strong troubleshooting skills, experience in electronics testing, and the ability to work cross‑functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop board‑level (PCB) and system‑level test fixtures for production and engineering validation
• Create and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and documentation
• Develop automated and semi‑automated test solutions (hardware and software)
• Troubleshoot electrical, firmware, and system‑level issues during development and production
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining test strategies and ensuring testability (DFT)
• Analyze test data to identify failure trends, root causes, and corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve design for manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT)
• Work with manufacturing to ensure efficient test flow, cycle time reduction, and high first‑pass yield
• Support calibration, validation, and maintenance of test equipment and fixtures
• Assist in resolving field returns and RMA failures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in electronics test engineering or manufacturing test; experience designing and debugging test fixtures (bed‑of‑nails, functional test setups, etc.)
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits, PCB design fundamentals, sensors, motors, and embedded systems
• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators, and data acquisition systems
• Experience with test automation (Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time
• Ability to work in different environments and heat

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post‑offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export‑restricted work authorization.

E-Verify

The company participates in E‑Verify to ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.

Compensation

Compensation: $110k – $137k, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.