Electrical Engineer 3

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical systems and equipment for Unmanned Systems (UAVs, UGVs, USVs)
• Design, test, and review new and existing PCB designs
• Support flight test events, demonstrations, and exercises
• Select components based on specifications, reliability, and design parameters
• Work with avionics, embedded systems, and Radio Frequency (RF) links
• Develop and maintain electrical control systems, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Analyze technical data to ensure compliance with military standards and regulations
• Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to resolve technical issues
• Support rapid prototyping, system bring-up, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Implement quality control processes to ensure product reliability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• 6+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, MIPI)
• Proficiency in circuit design, embedded microcontrollers, and power distribution
• Strong ECAD skills for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium, Eagle, Fusion360, or KiCAD)
• Experience with electrical simulation tools like LTspice
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS or CST Microwave Studio
• Proficiency with embedded processors (ARM) and C/C++ programming
• Experience with lab equipment including Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and VNAs
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with gas and battery-powered UAVs and associated avionics (IMUs, AHRS, BLDC motors)
• Experience using MCAD tools like Autodesk Fusion360 or SolidWorks
• Leadership experience managing teams via Jira or Confluence

About the Company

AEVEX supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions, including custom design, rapid prototyping, and sensor integration.