HavocAI

Senior Electrical Engineer

HavocAI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Diego • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Design and integrate electrical subsystems including power distribution, power conversion, energy storage, RF/comms, flight computers, sensors, and signal distribution
  • Develop system-level electrical architectures (power trees, grounding strategies, data buses, redundancy and failover systems)
  • Evaluate electrical loads, weight/power tradeoffs, and environmental constraints for airborne platforms
  • Conduct testing to validate RF performance, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and communication link reliability
  • Produce schematics, harness drawings, connector selections, and interface definitions
  • Oversee harness fabrication with attention to weight optimization, vibration resistance, and flight reliability
  • Lead subsystem bring-up, integration, and validation testing
  • Diagnose issues across power systems, EMI/EMC, comms links, avionics, and embedded electronics
  • Partner with mechanical engineers on packaging, thermal management, and structural integration
  • Collaborate with software and systems teams to ensure robust interfaces across avionics and mission systems

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering (system design, integration, testing)
  • Strong background in power electronics and electrical subsystem integration
  • Experience with RF/comms systems (antennas, radios, GPS, telemetry links)
  • Ability to create and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping, test equipment, and troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of EMI/EMC, grounding, and airborne system constraints
  • Experience integrating electrical systems into complex platforms (UAS, UAVs, or similar)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance
Benefits
  • 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
  • Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
  • Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
  • Equity Package
  • Work / Home Office Stipend
  • Global Entry
  • 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical engineeringpower electronicselectrical subsystem integrationRF/comms systemsschematics interpretationwiring diagramsharness documentationEMI/EMCtroubleshootingsystem design
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationdiagnostic skillsproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringSecret Security Clearance