Principal Electrical Engineer

Nesco Resource•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Electrical Engineer leads electrical engineering projects involving electric aircraft and eVTOL systems. The role oversees the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and components, including those for flight-surface components. It provides technical leadership, guidance, and support to engineering team members while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to meet project objectives and improve processes. The engineer designs and analyzes electrical circuits and systems, supports integration and testing, troubleshoots circuit-card failures, and documents investigations and test results. The role also includes requirements review, analysis, electrical and PBA layout and design, filter and EMI filter design, DO-160 lightning design, subcontract work-scope development, and PDR development and presentation. The position reports to the Engineering Program Manager and is based in Torrance, California, or Tempe, Arizona. The posting describes the role as 100% onsite, with potential for hybrid work for the right candidate. The stated pay rate is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The manager is willing to review candidates with 10+ years of experience, while the pay-rate guidance refers to candidates with 15+ years.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent.
Typically 12+ years of circuit design integration and test experience.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or Resident Alien Green Card holder) for export compliance.
Ability to use DOORS NG ELM.
Electrical analysis and power analysis experience.
Experience with requirements review, electrical schematic design, PBA layout, filter analysis, filter design, EMI filter design, and DO-160 lightning design.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MentorGraphix DxDesigner, LTspice, Simulink, MATLAB, PSIM, or equivalent circuit-design tools.
Analog circuit design experience and familiarity with standard laboratory equipment such as meters and probes.
High-power power-electronics design experience for inverters.
Ability to produce white papers documenting investigation findings, test results, and trade-study outcomes.
Knowledge of obsolescence parts replacement, substitute-part identification, and board-level drawing changes.
Circuit design, simulation, and analysis experience sufficient for fault isolation and hands-on troubleshooting.
Familiarity with aircraft and aerospace test standards such as DO-178B, DO-160, or DO-254.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical systems and components.
Conduct feasibility studies and analyze technical requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from conception to completion.
Provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to team members.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support successful project execution.
Complete electrical circuit design team project tasks using electrical engineering methods.
Generate Bills of Materials for Printed Board Assemblies.
Apply circuit design, simulation, and analysis knowledge.
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems or failures identified during circuit-card testing.
Prepare investigation and test results to document findings.
Review requirements and perform electrical and power analyses, including filter analysis.
Perform electrical schematic design, PBA layout, electrical design, and filter and EMI filter design.
Perform DO-160 lightning design.
Develop subcontract work scopes.
Teach junior team members analysis techniques.
Develop and present PDR materials.