UAV Electrical Engineer

Swift Engineering•San Clemente, CA

3h•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated UAV Electrical Engineer to design, integrate, and own the complete electrical architecture of advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems. This role is critical to the performance, reliability, and scalability of the UAV platform and requires close collaboration with a small, high-performance engineering team. The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-driven, and comfortable taking full ownership of complex electrical systems from concept through flight.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience in electrical engineering for UAVs, aerospace, robotics, or complex embedded systems
Strong experience with circuit board design, schematic capture, and layout
Solid understanding of UAV communication systems and RF integration
Experience with power distribution, power electronics, and battery systems
Ability to work effectively in a small, fast-paced, high-performance team environment
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of owning systems end-to-end

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field
Familiarity with solar power systems, energy harvesting, or long-endurance platforms
Experience with avionics integration and EMI/EMC considerations
Background in UAV, aerospace, or high-reliability systems
Experience supporting flight test and operational deployments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate the complete electrical network of the UAV
Design and review custom circuit boards (PCB design) for avionics, power distribution, payloads, and communication systems
Own all radio communication systems, including command & control, telemetry, and payload data links
Integrate and manage battery management systems (BMS) and power electronics
Support integration of onboard payloads and sensors
Collaborate closely with avionics, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
Support system integration, ground testing, and flight testing activities
Perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and iterative design improvements
Develop and maintain electrical documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface definitions

Benefits

Full system ownership and technical leadership responsibility
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV platforms
Collaborative, high-performance engineering culture
Direct impact on vehicle capability and mission success
9/80 Schedule
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
401k with company match
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.