Electrical Engineer, Propulsion / Engine Systems Electronics for Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

This role involves full-cycle PCB design, translating system-level propulsion requirements into robust designs. The engineer will perform schematic capture and high-density PCB layouts, component selection, bring-up, test, debug, and integration with the propulsion system. The position also focuses on designing and optimizing flight controller circuits, power distribution/supplies, motor controller circuits, and electromagnetic actuator circuits. Rigorous analysis including circuit simulations, worst-case analysis (WCA), thermal analysis, DFMEA, and component derating is expected to ensure reliability under extreme vibration and temperature environments. The role requires leading board bring-ups, Design Verification Testing (DVT), qualification (Qual) testing, and functional testing. The engineer will provide electrical support and collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, software, test, quality, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams. Conducting peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews, as well as performing root cause and failure analysis in support of engine test and field operations, are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs.
• Solid engineering fundamentals across Analog, Digital, and Power Electronics.
• Deep proficiency with electronic design tools, specifically Altium Designer (or equivalent for schematic and layout) and LTSpice (or equivalent for circuit simulation).
• Competence with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, spectrum analyzers, function generators, DMMs, electronic loads, power supplies, and test automation.
• Familiarity with standard interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet) and common MCU/CPU architectures.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Experience with MATLAB / Simulink for data analysis, control loop modeling, or system simulations.

Responsibilities

• Full Cycle PCB Design: Translate system-level propulsion requirements into robust designs. Perform schematic capture and high-density PCB layouts (with a strong preference for Altium), component selection, bring-up, test, debug, and integration with the propulsion system.
• Engine System Electronics: Design and optimize flight controller circuits, power distribution/supplies, motor controller circuits, and electromagnetic actuator circuits.
• Rigorous Analysis: Conduct circuit simulations, worst-case analysis (WCA), thermal analysis, DFMEA, and component derating to ensure reliability under extreme vibration and temperature environments.
• Comprehensive Testing: Lead board bring-ups, Design Verification Testing (DVT), qualification (Qual) testing, and functional testing.
• Collaborative Design: Provide electrical support and collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, software, test, quality, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams for development.
• Peer Reviews: Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews.
• Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause and failure analysis in support of engine test and field operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior