ALIGN Executive Search · 1 month ago
Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics/Motor Control Systems
Whittier, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expALIGN Executive Search is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Electronics and Motor Control Systems to lead the design and validation of electronic control assemblies for aerospace applications. This role involves technical leadership in electronic circuit development, compliance with aerospace standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
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Responsibilities
Technical lead for electronic circuit development, working cross-functionally with systems engineering, mechanical design, embedded software, manufacturing, and external certification to deliver compliant, robust, and manufacturable solutions
Lead development of electronic system architectures and detailed circuit designs in accordance with customer requirements, RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD, and internal design standards
Generate and maintain system specifications, detailed schematics, design analyses, and circuit justification reports to support design reviews, compliance audits, and airworthiness certification
Develop and execute qualification, functional, and environmental test plans to verify design integrity and compliance
Perform hardware/software integration, functional verification, and troubleshooting across prototype and production configurations
Design for both low- and high-voltage aerospace applications, including 28 VDC, 270 VDC, and 115V–400Hz AC systems
Apply deep knowledge of power stage design, gate drivers, protection circuitry, and motor control theory, including sensorless and Hall-effect-based commutation strategies
Support thermal management and packaging solutions to meet harsh environmental conditions and mission duration requirements
Utilize electronic design tools: Altium Designer, PSPICE, and MATLAB/Simulink for schematic capture, simulation, and analysis
Collaborate with embedded software developers and system engineers to define control interfaces, communication protocols (CAN bus, RS-485), and diagnostics
Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 Class 3 and other aerospace quality and workmanship standards
Participate in formal design reviews, configuration control processes, and risk assessments in accordance with AS9100
Qualification
Required
10+ years' hands-on electronics design and validation, ideally within an AS9100 environment
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering (emphasis on Power Electronics preferred); Master's Degree with defense/aerospace experience a plus
Expertise in motor drive design, including control of BLDC and/or induction motors for aerospace or defense application
Proven experience supporting product certification, compliance testing, and technical documentation in regulated industries
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions
Proficiency with PSPICE, Altium Designer, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or equivalent tools
Willingness to travel occasionally to support program reviews, testing, and supplier integration activities
Demonstrated accountability, ownership of schedules, and strong attention to detail in documentation
Preferred
Master's Degree with defense/aerospace experience a plus
Familiarity with embedded firmware (C/C++) and DSP/FPGA integration is preferred
Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation strategies and aerospace standards (DO-160, MIL-STD-461, -704, -1275)
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Matching 401k plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company
ALIGN Executive Search
Align Executive Search is an executive staffing agency based in Laguna Beach, California.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matthew Armand
CEO, President & Founder
Erik Perkins
SR. Partner/Director of Training
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