The Electrical Engineer 3 is a senior-level role responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems for unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, USVs). This position involves leading larger projects, mentoring team members, and providing technical support for production operations. The engineer will work on vehicle avionics, battery and power subsystems, radio communication, navigation, and computer vision systems, as well as design and review PCBs. The role also includes troubleshooting, quality control, and supporting new product introduction and integration.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and test electrical systems and equipment for military, industrial, commercial, and consumer use related to Unmanned Systems (UAVs, UGVs, USVs) of various types.
Selection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability and determines design approaches and parameters.
Works with avionics, embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, Single Board Computers etc…), and Radio Frequency (RF) links. Supports Flight Test operations, demonstrations and exercises as needed.
Develop and maintain electrical control systems, including wiring diagrams and schematics.
Analyze and interpret technical data, such as specifications, blueprints, and schematics, to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Familiarity with military standards related to reliability and safety.
Collaborate with and Lead teams of other engineers, technicians, and clients to identify and resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
Plan and oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical problems and provide technical support to production staff as needed.
Lead customer funded efforts, and aid in the transition of these efforts into production.
Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance.
Stay current with new technologies, trends, and best practices in electrical engineering.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, MIPI)
Proficient in circuit design with knowledge of embedded microcontrollers, video image processing, battery technology, motor controllers, and power distribution.
Strong ECAD skills applying knowledge of electrical design software for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium (Preferred), Eagle PCB, Autodesk Fusion360, KICAD, etc...) required
Electrical simulation tools such as LTspice
Radio Frequency (RF) simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS or CST Microwave Studio
MCAD with Autodesk Fusion360 and/or SolidWorks
Embedded processors such as ARM, and embedded programming skills therein with C/C++
Familiarity with gas and battery-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated avionics and electronics such as IMUs, AHRS, BLDC motors, etc...
Test and Debug abilities with common lab equipment including DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, etc...
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good leadership skills including managing a team through software such as Jira or Confluence.
Ability to problem solve at a high level with little technical guidance from leadership.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable working in a lab environment assembling and testing equipment
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
6+ years of relevant work experience
Experience troubleshooting electrical problems on transition from design to production assets

Nice to have

Master's degree in an applicable electrical engineering or related field is preferred

Benefits

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.