UAV Electrical Engineer – End-to-End Avionics & Power

Swift Engineering, Inc; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

401k with company match

Generous company holiday calendar

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Family Planning & Parenting Support

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a highly motivated UAV Electrical Engineer to design and integrate the electrical architecture of advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems. This role requires a hands-on approach, overseeing complex electrical systems from concept through flight. The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience. The position offers ownership of systems and opportunities to work on cutting-edge UAV platforms, with a salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually.

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.
• Solid understanding of UAV communication systems and RF integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate the complete electrical network of the UAV.
• Collaborate closely with avionics, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.
• Perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and iterative design improvements.

Skills

Circuit board design

UAV communication systems

Power electronics

Troubleshooting

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a highly motivated UAV Electrical Engineer to design and integrate the electrical architecture of advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems. This role requires a hands-on approach, overseeing complex electrical systems from concept through flight. The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience. The position offers ownership of systems and opportunities to work on cutting-edge UAV platforms, with a salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually.