HIKINEX

Electrical Engineer, Avionics Design

Costa Mesa, CA · Full-time

Work authorization requiredDetected 13 days ago

CybersecurityPCB DesignEmbedded SystemsAvionicsEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, Avionics Design to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced avionics and embedded electronic systems.

Lead full-cycle PCB design, including requirements gathering, schematic capture, component selection, layout review, bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration.
Design and integrate microcontroller-based systems and support hardware bring-up activities.
Design and integrate power management systems and power distribution architectures.
Develop payloads and electronic subsystems, including sensors, networking, payload interfaces, and power management solutions.
Create system interconnect diagrams and define cable harnesses for subsystem integration.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Participate in peer design reviews and cross-functional engineering reviews to ensure high-quality system designs.
In this role, you will lead full-cycle PCB development, design power management systems, integrate embedded hardware, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver mission-critical aerospace solutions.
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, Avionics Design to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced avionics and embedded electronic systems.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in mixed-signal electronics, power systems, PCB design, and embedded hardware development.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
3+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
Experience performing power system analysis, electrical loading analysis, simulation, and validation.
Knowledge of common communication interfaces, including: CAN I2C SPI Ethernet RS-232/422 RS-485 USB Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
TBD -- based on skills and experience Important Screening Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.

Experience designing embedded systems for aerospace, defense, or high-end consumer electronics.
Experience with battery systems, AC power systems, and advanced power distribution architectures.
Background supporting defense, aerospace, or missile systems.
Strong understanding of the effects of temperature, vibration, and harsh operating environments on electrical system design.
Proficiency using laboratory equipment, including:
Oscilloscopes Digital Multimeters (DMMs) Spectrum Analyzers Logic Analyzers Benchtop Power Supplies Electronic Loads Familiarity with thermal and EMI testing environments.
Knowledge of common communication interfaces, including:
CAN I2C SPI Ethernet RS-232/422 RS-485 USB Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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