Apply on Employer Site

AV · 21 hours ago

Electrical Engineer, Sr. Staff

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$153K/yr - $217K/yr

12+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for circuit design and engineering of electronic systems for small UAVs, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Performs electronic engineering activities on R&D projects

Inspects completed installations and observes operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational & safety standards

Works with avionics, embedded systems, and Radio Frequency (RF) links. Supports Flight Test operations, as needed

Troubleshoots complex systems. Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions

Performs design and analysis tasks under general supervision and may be involved in developing budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs

Assesses root cause to critical issues and contributes to sustainability and reliability of products

Works on significant and unique issues where analysis or situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Makes decisions that have significant impact on project costs and schedule

Uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways

Works independently and acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments

Provides technical supervision across disciplines and leads a small team or project to accomplish established goals. May supervise the activities of others

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Circuit designFPGA designRadio Frequency (RF)Battery Management SystemsAltium DesignerEmbedded systemsVideo image processingLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Minimum of 12 to 15 years of experience with R&D projects

Expert level Experience in circuit design and experience with the following: Radio Frequency (RF), embedded control, FPGA design. Power distribution, video

Advanced knowledge of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, MIPI)

Knowledge of Battery Management Systems and Battery Charging Systems

Familiarity with PCB design process

Familiarity with battery powered UAVs

Experience using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout

Expertise in engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties

Expertise with software tools on one's area of expertise

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required, per ITAR definition

Must be willing to work on government contracts

Some travel may be required, in the support of flight test operations

Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to exercise independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Complies with company policies and procedures

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests