Electrical Engineer

Natilus•San Diego, CA

11d•$120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Natilus is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its team in San Diego, California. The role is responsible for designing and integrating aircraft avionics and electrical systems, including electrical architecture development, power distribution, grounding networks, and system-level integration. The engineer will work across teams and with suppliers to develop and integrate aircraft systems, while collaborating with technicians and a multidisciplinary engineering team in a manufacturing environment. Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required.

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 composite airframe electrical system development.
Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
Experience planning and executing various system tests.
Ability to work with teammates to determine electrical load and wiring requirements for aircraft components.
Experience establishing requirements, developing schematic drawings, creating bills of materials, and designing electrical power systems.
Understanding of Part 23 requirements.
Ability and desire to work in a manufacturing environment with technicians and a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Clear, direct, and respectful communication across teams; ownership, transparency, follow-through, and the ability to give and receive 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.
Perform system-level trade studies and interface with suppliers to develop the aircraft avionics system.
Work 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, including leading systems tests and checkouts.
Work with teammates to determine electrical load 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.