Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for hardware design work, conducting root cause investigations, performing worst-case analysis, assessing electrical derating performance, supporting hardware-software integration, and enhancing manufacturing scalability for an electromechanical propulsion product. This product involves components such as motors, motor drivers, solenoids, sensors, and power electronics up to 300 watts.

• Design and develop hardware for electromechanical propulsion systems.
• Conduct root cause investigations to identify and resolve issues.
• Perform worst-case analysis to ensure product reliability.
• Support hardware-software integration efforts.
• Improve manufacturing scalability for hardware components.

• Proficiency in schematic and hardware design.
• Experience with Altium design software.
• Expertise in root cause failure analysis.
• Ability to conduct analog design and worst-case analysis.
• Knowledge of power electronics design.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Experience designing power electronics up to 300 watts.

The role supports Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) programs, including Eagle Eye, Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil, and Fury. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to multiple propulsion-based programs.

This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $89.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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