Electrical Engineer 2 - Support Equipment

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position

Job Overview
AEVEX Aerospace is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer 2 to play a crucial role in designing developing and maintaining electrical systems and components across multiple R&D efforts and
production lines. This key player will combine technical expertise and problem-solving skills to design implement and maintain a broad range of electrical systems in various domains including embedded systems (simulation schematic capture PCB layout firmware development) power electronics radio frequency (RF) devices and antennas battery and associated management systems etc...

Essential Functions
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.
Develop & maintain electrical system documentation including wiring diagrams & schematicsthrough an organized release process utilizing modern distributed version control technologies such as GIT.
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 is preferred.
Collaborate with 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
Develop and implement automated programming and testing apparatuses to aid in production and quality assurance of circuit boards and subassemblies.
Contribute to internal R&D efforts and aid in the transition of these efforts into production
Stay current with new technologies trends and best practices in electrical engineering
Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
Knowledge of electrical design software for schematic capture and PCB layout - (Altium (Preferred) Eagle PCB Autodesk Fusion360 KICAD etc...)
Knowledge of electrical simulation tools such as LTspice
Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS or CST Microwave Studio is beneficial.
MCAD skills with Autodesk Fusion360 and/or SolidWorks are beneficial.
Knowledge of common industry protocols (LVDS I2C HDMI UART SPI CAN USB MIPI)
Familiarity with battery-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated avionics and electronics such as IMUs AHRS BLDC motors etc...
Knowledge of embedded processors such as ARM and basic embedded programming skills therein with C/C
Test and Debug abilities with common lab equipment including DMMs Oscilloscopes Spectrum Analyzers Vector Network Analyzers Logic Analyzers etc...
Strong soldering skills required
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with military standards such as MIL-STD-1316 MIL-STD-1901 MIL-STD-331 and MIL-STD-464 is a plus

Education / Certifications
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Professional certification such as Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred but not required.

Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment - Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists hands and/or fingers

Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time

Security Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.