Electrical Engineer

Natilus•San Diego, CA

10d

About The Position

Natilus is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its team in San Diego, California. The role focuses on designing and integrating aircraft avionics and electrical systems, including electrical architecture, power distribution, grounding networks, and system-level integration. The engineer will work across teams and with suppliers to develop and integrate aircraft systems, and will support electrical system testing and work in a manufacturing environment alongside technicians and a multidisciplinary engineering team. Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required. Natilus develops blended-wing-body aircraft intended to improve aircraft efficiency, sustainability, payload capacity, and the economics of commercial aviation, while also supporting defense logistics. The company describes its aircraft as compatible with existing airport infrastructure.

Requirements

At least 7 years of directly related work experience.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Fundamental knowledge of aircraft electrical subsystems and associated requirements.
Experience with electrical system architecture and analysis.
Strong understanding of aircraft grounding.
Experience with electrical system development for composite airframes.
Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
Experience planning and executing system tests.
Experience designing, building, and installing electrical harnesses.
Ability to work with teammates to determine electrical loads and wiring requirements for aircraft components.
Experience establishing requirements, developing schematic drawings, creating bills of materials, and designing electrical power systems.
Experience executing and leading systems tests and checkouts.
Desire to work in a manufacturing environment with technicians and a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Understanding of Part 23 requirements.
Ability to build trust through ownership, transparency, and follow-through.
Clear, direct, and respectful communication across teams.
Ability to lead by example and model expected behaviors.
Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, and integrate aircraft-level electrical and avionics systems.
Analyze and manage total aircraft electrical loads and distribution networks.
Design robust and redundant power distribution systems.
Conduct system-level trade studies and work with suppliers to develop the aircraft avionics system.
Coordinate across teams to manage integration of electrical and avionics systems.
Design and integrate aircraft-level grounding systems for composite airframes.
Plan and execute system tests, and lead system tests and checkouts.
Work with teammates to determine electrical loads and wiring requirements for aircraft components.
Establish requirements, develop schematic drawings, create bills of materials, and design electrical power systems.
Design, build, and install electrical harnesses.