JOB TITLE: Electronics Engineer
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
PAY RATE: $100,000-149,000/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (Full Time)
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Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Participates in the full PCB design cycle including schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, functional verification, and performance testing.
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Designs, develops, integrates, and debugs avionics systems and subsystems for aircraft and launcher electrical systems.
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Defines wire harnesses connecting systems within the air vehicle.
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Supports design updates driven by product improvements, obsolescence, and evolving requirements.
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Conducts peer-level and cross-disciplinary design reviews.
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Performs circuit board design, bring-up, and validation from concept to functional prototype.
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Applies knowledge of analog, mixed-signal, and digital circuits and components for system integration.
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Uses common test equipment and CAD tools such as Altium for design and validation.
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Works with microcontrollers, common serial interfaces, and firmware or software integration.
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Applies familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing for aerospace systems.
Requirements:
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
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Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
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3 to 5+ years of relevant industry experience in electronics design and development.
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Demonstrated capability in circuit board design, bring-up, and validation.
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Proven experience designing electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, documentation, and troubleshooting.
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Knowledge of analog, mixed-signal, and digital circuits and components.
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Competence with common test equipment and CAD tools such as Altium.
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Preferred: Experience designing electronics for robotic and aircraft systems.
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Preferred: Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, serial interfaces, and firmware or software integration.
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Preferred: Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing, and experience in UAV systems.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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