Senior Electrical Engineer

AeroVironment

Senior Electrical Engineer designing electrical systems for AeroVironment’s autonomous unmanned aircraft and defense technologies. Leading UAV electronics, testing, troubleshooting, and small-team projects.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeMoorpark • Alabama, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,500 - $153,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing electrical control systems, with a strong focus on troubleshooting complex systems and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Proficient in using Altium Designer and knowledgeable in power electronics and embedded systems.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeAltium DesignerRadio Frequency (RF) EngineeringPower ElectronicsITAR/EAR Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electrical Control Systems DesignSchematic CapturePCB LayoutEmbedded ControlFPGATroubleshooting Complex SystemsEngineering FundamentalsMathematicsPhysicsMaterial Properties

Soft Skills

Technical SupervisionTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Computer-Assisted Engineering SoftwareProductivity ToolsEngineering Drawings

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Flight Test OperationsBattery TechnologyCommon Industry ProtocolsLVDSI2CHDMIUARTSPICANUSB

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop and maintain electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications
Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
Conduct general engineering and design of electronic systems on small unmanned aircraft vehicles
Perform detailed design, documentation and testing of electronic and mechanical components, equipment and subsystems
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment
Perform electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects
Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities
Inspect completed installations and observe operations for conformance to design, equipment and safety standards
Work with avionics, embedded systems and Radio Frequency links; support Flight Test operations as needed
Troubleshoot complex systems and document designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions
Perform design and analysis tasks and contribute to budgets and cost estimates
Assess root causes, research and re-engineer alternate solutions, and contribute to product sustainability and reliability
Make complex design decisions and decisions affecting project costs and schedules
Provide technical supervision across disciplines and lead a small team or project

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant experience
Proficient with office software, computer-based productivity tools and other software tools in one's area of expertise
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 Battery Technology (lead acid, Nickel metal hybrid & Lithium ion)
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems
Demonstrated familiarity of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB)
Knowledge of Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties
Some travel may be required in support of flight test operations (up to 30%)
Must have a clean driving record
ITAR/EAR compliance eligibility as a U.S. person or ability to obtain an export license
U.S. Citizenship required
Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown
Medical, dental and vision benefits