Avionics Electrical Engineer

4 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States Poseidon Aerospace Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

As an Avionics Electrical Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will contribute to the design, integration, and validation of the electrical and avionics systems powering our aircraft. You will help develop efficient and reliable electrical architectures that support propulsion, control, and mission systems across our fleet.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and implementation of aircraft electrical architecture, including power generation, distribution, and protection.
  • Perform electrical load analysis and sizing to ensure proper conductor selection, system efficiency, and power margins.
  • Integrate avionics, sensors, actuators, and power systems into cohesive electrical networks.
  • Simulate and validate electrical system behavior using SPICE or equivalent tools for circuit and transient analysis.
  • Collaborate with propulsion, structures, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
  • Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, and integration documentation to support manufacturing and testing.
  • Assist with ground and flight testing to verify system reliability and performance under real-world conditions.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in vehicle electrical systems integration and power distribution.
  • Experience performing electrical load analysis and system sizing for complex platforms.
  • Proficiency with SPICE or similar circuit simulation software.
  • Familiarity with aircraft power distribution systems, including bus management and redundancy strategies.
  • Strong collaboration skills to align avionics and electrical design across disciplines.

Nice To Have

  • Experience working with DO-160 and DO-254 qualified components.
  • Knowledge of alternators, generators, and power systems integrated with piston or turbine engines.
  • Familiarity with electronic circuit breaker systems and digital power management.
  • Experience using Python for simulation, testing, or data analysis.

Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. At Poseidon Aerospace, we value diverse perspectives and are always looking for talented individuals with unconventional backgrounds.

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