Electronics Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA
Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Summary

Seeking a talented Electronics Engineer to serve as a hands-on contributor across the full lifecycle of aircraft and launcher electrical systems. In this role, the engineer will perform circuit and subsystem design, system integration, troubleshooting, harness design, avionics/electronic system testing, and data analysis. This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager while working directly with Vehicle Technical Leads and Program Managers.

Required Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the full PCB design cycle involving schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, functional verification, and performance testing.
• Design, develop, integrate, and debug avionics systems and subsystems.
• Define wire harnesses connecting systems within the air vehicle.
• Support design updates driven by product improvements, obsolescence, and evolving requirements.
• Conduct peer-level and cross-disciplinary design reviews.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to support new product development and active deployments in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate and encourage adherence to best practices and standard procedures.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated capability in circuit board design, bring-up, and validation.
• Proven experience designing electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal and digital circuits/components.
• Competence with common test equipment and CAD tools such as Altium.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Experience designing electronics for robotic and/or aircraft systems.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, common serial interfaces, and firmware/software integration.
• UAV experience highly desirable.
• Experience working in small to medium-sized teams in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Clearance Level Required

None

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Working Conditions

Work conditions may range from a typical office environment with little or no physical discomfort to warehouse and other operational facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Must be able to stoop, stand, climb, and occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Requires movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work activities.

Export Control / ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Salary

$100,000 - $149,000 annually

Compensation depends on relevant work experience, education, training, critical skills, and other factors, including specialized expertise. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. Compensation ranges are provided as guidelines and are not guarantees of specific salary or bonus amounts.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting
• Additional wellness and employee benefit programs

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative aerospace and defense technologies within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment.