Electrical Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Electrical Systems Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and implementing avionics system architecture for automated aviation systems with an accent on hardware integration, testing, and certification. Focus on designing complex electrical systems, managing component lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with safety-critical aerospace standards.

Location: Must be based in Mountain View, California

Salary: $118,000 – $170,000

Company

A mission-driven team building safety-enhancing automated aviation technology to transform air transportation.

What you will do

• Drive system-level design, testing, and integration of avionics hardware including computing, sensing, and power systems.
• Implement electrical system designs that meet rigorous system-level and certification requirements.
• Own multiple components such as IMUs, air data computers, and batteries throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to incorporate requirements across the hardware/software stack.
• Manage the installation, verification, and certification of electrical components at the aircraft level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise permitted to access export-controlled technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical system development, integration, or testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify root causes, and resolve issues in safety-critical environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience integrating complex electronic sensors, actuators, and wiring into vehicle-level systems.
• Proficiency in designing and building aerospace wiring harnesses using ECAD tools like E3, VeSys, or IGE+XAO.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including base salary and stock options.
• Comprehensive medical benefits and 401k contribution.
• Casual work environment with a mission-driven, fast-paced team.
• Opportunity to work on transformative, safety-critical aviation technology.