Electrical Engineer III

AeroVironment•Petaluma, CA

3d•$100,500 - $153,250

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electronic parts, components, integrated circuitry, and hardware systems for electronic equipment and electrical engineering applications. The role selects components and equipment based on specification and reliability analysis, determines design approaches and parameters, and conducts general engineering and design of electronic systems for small unmanned aircraft vehicles with cross-functional teams. The engineer performs circuit simulation and detailed digital and analog design; supports system integration, assembly, and testing; and documents designs through engineering drawings and written descriptions. The role also troubleshoots complex hardware and software systems, builds and tests prototypes, works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links, and writes software to support sensor and embedded-processor integration. Circuit-board work spans architecture, component selection, schematic capture, layout, bring-up, and documentation. The position provides electronic engineering support on R&D projects, including design, analysis, and fabrication and test procedures.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
5–8 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency with office software, computer-based productivity tools, and other software tools in the area of expertise.
Experience using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: RF, embedded control, or FPGA.
Experience with power electronics, including motors and battery technologies such as lead acid, nickel metal hydride, and lithium ion.
Demonstrated competency in troubleshooting complex systems.
Familiarity with industry protocols including LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, and USB.
Knowledge of general engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, and material properties.
Must have a clean driving record.
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods and to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.
Effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Demonstrates initiative, ownership, sound judgment, teamwork, and willingness to learn and improve.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred.
Flight-test or remote-control (R/C) experience.
Hands-on experience with tools.
Familiarity with small UAV subsystems and associated software.

Responsibilities

Performs simulation and detailed design for digital and analog circuits.
Drives system integration, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions.
Troubleshoots complex systems from hardware and software perspectives.
Designs, builds, and tests prototypes expediently and efficiently.
Works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links; writes software to support integration of sensors and embedded processors.
Designs and implements circuit boards, including architecture, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, board bring-up, and documentation.
Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects, including design and analysis tasks and writing fabrication and test procedures.
Analyzes problems of diverse scope, evaluating identifiable factors in data.
Follows standard practices and procedures when analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May travel in support of flight test operations, up to 30%.