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As a more experienced contributor, ownership of larger tasks and leadership of team members will be expected. This key player will combine technical expertise, mentorship, and problem-solving skills to design, implement, and maintain electrical systems such as vehicle avionics, battery and power subsystems, radio communication systems, navigation, and computer vision systems, etc. as well as design PCB's and review PCB's from schematic to layout development.\nEssential Functions\nDesign, develop and test electrical systems and equipment for military, industrial, commercial, and consumer use related to Unmanned Systems (UAVs, UGVs, USVs) of various types.\nDesign, test, and review new and existing PCB designs.\nSelection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability and determines design approaches and parameters.\nWorks with avionics, embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, Single Board Computers etc…), and Radio Frequency (RF) links.\nDevelop and maintain electrical control systems, including wiring diagrams and schematics.\nAnalyze and interpret technical data, such as specifications, blueprints, and schematics, to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Familiarity with military standards related to reliability and safety.\nCollaborate with and Lead teams of other engineers, technicians, and clients to identify and resolve technical issues and improve system performance.\nPlan and oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.\nTroubleshoot electrical problems and provide technical support to production staff as needed.\nLead customer funded efforts, and aid in the transition of these efforts into production.\nDevelop and implement quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance.\nStay current with new technologies, trends, and best practices in electrical engineering.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nStandard Essential Functions\nRegular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].\nResponsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.\nEmbodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.\nQualifications and Competencies\nExpert knowledge of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, MIPI)\nProficient in circuit design with knowledge of embedded microcontrollers, video image processing, battery technology, motor controllers, and power distribution.\nStrong ECAD skills applying knowledge of electrical design software for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium (Preferred), Eagle PCB, Autodesk Fusion360, KICAD, etc...) required\nStrong Knowledge of the following:Electrical simulation tools such as LTspice\nRadio Frequency (RF) simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS or CST Microwave Studio\nMCAD with Autodesk Fusion360 and/or SolidWorks\nEmbedded processors such as ARM, and embedded programming skills therein with C/C++\n\nFamiliarity with gas and battery-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated avionics and electronics such as IMUs, AHRS, BLDC motors, etc...\nTest and Debug abilities with common lab equipment including DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, etc...\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nGood leadership skills including managing a team through software such as Jira or Confluence.\nAbility to problem solve at a high level with little technical guidance from leadership.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nComfortable working in a lab environment assembling and testing equipment\nEducation / Certifications\nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field\nMaster's degree in an applicable electrical engineering or related field is preferred but not required.\nExperience\n6-9 years of relevant work experience\nPhysical Requirements\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:\nFrequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment\nOccasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers\nFor the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.\nSecurity Clearance\nAbility to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.\nDisclaimer:\nAEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.\nAbout AEVEX \nAEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.\nAEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.\nRecruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.\nEqual Employment Opportunity:\nAEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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