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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
MoorparkCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Salary
$79,037–$120,531 a year
Full-time

Electrical Engineer II

Job description

Summary The Electrical Engineer II designs, develops, modifies and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. In this role, one selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability as well as determines design approaches & parameters. Conducts general engineering and design of electronic systems on small unmanned aircraft vehicles with cross-functional teams. May also review vendor capability to support product development.

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

Job responsibilities

  • Performs simulation and detailed design for digital and analog circuits
  • Drives system integration, assembly procedures, and test procedures
  • Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions
  • Trouble-shoots complex systems from a hardware and software perspective
  • Designs, builds, and tests prototypes expediently and efficiently. Works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links
  • Writes software to support the integration of sensors and embedded processors
  • Designs and implements circuit boards. This includes architecture, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, board bring-up, and documentation
  • Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects

Job requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum of 2 - 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF), embedded control, FPGA
  • Experienced with power electronics, including motors and lithium batteries
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems
  • Demonstrated familiarity with common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB)
  • Strong knowledge of Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties

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