Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description
A lead defense contractor sitting in Simi Valley, CA is looking to hire an onsite Senior Electrical Engineer that will be responsible for designs, builds, and supports electrical systems for small unmanned aircraft (UAVs). This role focuses on hands‑on hardware design, testing, and integration, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and meet performance requirements. The engineer works closely with avionics, embedded systems, RF, manufacturing, and flight test teams.

Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test electrical and electronic systems for unmanned aircraft.
- Create schematics, PCB designs, and technical documentation.
- Perform hands‑on lab work, including bring‑up, troubleshooting, and validation.
- Support R&D projects from concept through flight testing.
- Work with avionics, embedded systems, and RF communications.
- Coordinate with manufacturing and test teams to ensure designs meet requirements.
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