Job Description:
The Sr. Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the research, analysis, design, development, testing, debugging and modification of electronics equipment such as VFMDs (Variable Frequency Motor Drives) for vacuum generators and air compressors (ACIM/BLDC), AC/DC Power Converters (3-F), 28V DC Valve Controllers, and our System Controllers for commercial aerospace & aviation industry.
The Sr. Electronics Engineer will take ownership and/or support technical engineering teams and projects related to our System Components. Using sound engineering principles, this engineer will interface with cross functional groups (internal and external) to ensure robust, airworthy designs are attained which meet budget, schedule and internal requirements and goals. This leadership position will be responsible for participating in and leading improvement activities at a group and/or company level.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze customer requirements and validate them by analysis/modeling/prototyping or based on previous product performance
Create and maintain hardware requirements specification and hardware interface control documents
Performs SPICE analysis of circuits using Altium/OrCAD PSPICE tools
Performs analysis and MATLAB/Simulink modeling to generate control algorithms
Analyze and designs magnetics for EMI filter, boost/buck inductors and other input/output filters
Performs component selection & obsolescence management
Performs circuit design and schematic capture using Altium/OrCAD tools
Creates hardware design document that covers design analysis, notes, and specific guidelines followed
Provides inputs to PCB layout design
Performs worst case load analysis (DC Load Analysis) on the circuit designs
Performs component derating and thermal analysis
Performance design performance margin analysis
Performs PCB board bring-up per the circuit design
Creates PCB board level functional test procedures per circuit functional blocks
Creates design verification test procedure (DVTP) document
Performs electronics hardware testing to make sure that requirements are met and generate test reports (DVTR)
Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity
Understands, follows, and promotes, our policies and procedures
Review and process engineering changes in the development of our systems and equipment
Review, process and recommend engineering changes in the development of our equipment
Utilizes sound technical problem solving to own or support ongoing and new products
Follows sound engineering principles to ensure designs meet airworthiness standards, customer requirements and our internal standards
Perform research and/or testing for new development
Present technical findings and trade studies
Assesses and creates standard work and leads or support improvement projects (group or company level)
Independently owns, or leads a team for small/medium size projects.
Able to review, check and approve work done by peers and lower level engineers.
Provides guidance and training to lower level engineers.
Understands how various groups (engineering, industrialization, operations) work together and able to navigate through the company.
Able to interface with existing suppliers and OEM customers
May Interface with new suppliers and OEM customers
Other duties as assigned
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering from a recognized ABET accredited institution or equivalent
5 + years of electronics experience with a desire for mixed signal design experience
Analysis/Modeling Skills - Ability to use electrical circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE and system level simulation tools such as PSIM/MATLAB/Simulink.
Design - Experience in analog and digital control systems and applications. Superior design skills in DC-DC converter, Active Rectifiers, Gate Drives, Voltage/Current Sensor Circuit designs, EMI filter designs.
Hands on experience - Using design/simulation tools such as Altium/OrCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, PSPICE etc. and test equipment such as programmable power supplies, high speed digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers etc.
Protocols - Design level understanding of communication protocols such as CAN, ARINC, SPI, RS-232 etc.,
Standards - Experience in applying aerospace regulations such as RTCA/DO-160 and RTCA/DO-254 guidelines to electronics designs
Knowledge in major aerospace OEM electronics design guidelines
Design & develop instrumentation capabilities for product electrical parameter characterization and validation
Interpersonal Skills - Possess a strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence. Ability to communicate, ability to work in a team environment. Ability to provide leadership to other members of the engineering team
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Carson, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Carson,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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