Odys Aviation · 3 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer [Propulsion]
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expOdys Aviation is focused on building safe, sustainable aircraft to revolutionize air travel. The Electrical Engineer [Propulsion] will apply electrical engineering principles to design and improve electrical systems, support battery management system development, and collaborate with various engineering teams during prototype development and testing.
AerospaceAir TransportationCommercial
Responsibilities
Apply core electrical engineering principles to design, evaluate, and improve electrical systems and subsystems
Execute battery test profiles, performance characterization, and validation activities
Support BMS hardware and software development, including protection and safety functions
Design and document aircraft-grade wire and cable harnesses using Rapid Harness or similar tools
Fabricate, assemble, modify, test, and troubleshoot prototype and production-level harnesses and electrical assemblies
Design prototype PCBs (daughter boards, signal conditioning, interfaces) using Altium Designer
Build and maintain electrical integration and system-level test rigs
Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components in accordance with engineering and test procedures
Diagnose electrical faults, perform soldering and rework, and maintain electrical hardware
Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, flight testing and systems engineers during prototype development and testing
Participate in technical training as needed and apply new knowledge to engineering tasks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
2–5 years of relevant industry experience (aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics, or similar fields)
Strong understanding of low-voltage battery systems and BMS hardware/software architectures
Hands-on experience with electronics prototyping and power tools (soldering, crimping, wiring, thermal imaging, multimeters, etc.)
Proficiency with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and data acquisition systems
Experience working in fast-paced engineering environments with frequent design iterations
Ability to debug complex electrical issues methodically and independently
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional engineering teams
Proficiency with MS Office and CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and Altium Designer
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
Odys Aviation
Odys Aviation is an aircraft startup making hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for regional mobility.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$41.9MKey Investors
Nova Threshold
2025-10-09Series A· $26M
2022-02-10Seed· $12.4M
2021-08-18Pre Seed
Leadership Team
James Dorris
Co-Founder, CEO
Oliver Reinhardt
Head of Design Organization
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