Senior Electrical Engineer - System Architect
About The Position
This role is responsible for leading the development of top level electrical/electronic system architecture for UAS platforms from initial concept through full system integration. The position performs hands on electrical design, including circuit and subsystem development, and drives data informed decisions through comprehensive trade studies. It also defines and maintains Interface Control Documents and subsystem requirements to ensure compatibility and performance across the system. The role collaborates closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, while guiding electrical integration, testing, and validation activities to ensure reliable, high-quality UAS system performance.
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated capability in architecture development for UAS or airborne platforms.
- Expertise in electronics engineering, including circuit design for SMPS electronics, high speed communication, and common serial interfaces.
- Experience with component selection for prototype to productization.
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining ICDs and defining electrical subsystem requirements.
- Experience supporting troubleshooting and root cause investigations in complex systems.
- Background in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defense, or Government contracting.
- Experience with PCB design including schematic capture and layout, using CAD tools such as Altium.
Nice To Haves
- Significant background in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Airborne ISR, or low-cost expendable aircraft design.
- Experience in production/factory environments, including DFM/DFA and documentation for manufacturing.
- Experience developing embedded software.
- Familiarity with system safety, EMI/EMC compliance, and environmental qualification testing.
- Previous leadership or principal-level roles in cross-functional system architecture efforts.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development of top-level electrical/electronic system architecture for UAS platforms from initial concept through full system integration.
- Performing hands-on electrical design, including circuit and subsystem development.
- Driving data-informed decisions through comprehensive trade studies.
- Defining and maintaining Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and subsystem requirements.
- Collaborating with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Guiding electrical integration, testing, and validation activities.
- Supporting troubleshooting and root cause investigations in complex systems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
- Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits fully covered by DZYNE
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
