- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Salary
- $82,000–$125,000 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