(Fastwater Staffing) Electrical Engineer — Propulsion / Engine Systems Electronics - Costa Mesa, CA (on-site, Mon–Fri) | 6-month contract

Job description

What You'Ll Do Full Cycle PCB Design: Translate system-level propulsion requirements into robust designs. Perform schematic capture and high-density PCB layouts (with a strong preference for Altium), component selection, bring-up, test, debug, and integration with the propulsion system. Engine System Electronics: Design and optimize flight controller circuits, power distribution/supplies, motor controller circuits, and electromagnetic actuator circuits. Rigorous Analysis: Conduct circuit simulations, worst-case analysis (WCA), thermal analysis, DFMEA, and component derating to ensure reliability under extreme vibration and temperature environments. Comprehensive Testing: Lead board bring-ups, Design Verification Testing (DVT), qualification (Qual) testing, and functional testing. Collaborative Design: Provide electrical support and collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, software, test, quality, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams for development. Peer Reviews: Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews. Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause and failure analysis in support of engine test and field operations. Required Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs. Technical Fundamentals: Solid engineering fundamentals across Analog, Digital, and Power Electronics. Software & Tools: Deep proficiency with electronic design tools, specifically Altium Designer (or equivalent for schematic and layout) and LTSpice (or equivalent for circuit simulation). Laboratory Equipment: Competence with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, spectrum analyzers, function generators, DMMs, electronic loads, power supplies, and test automation. Interfaces & Protocols: Familiarity with standard interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet) and common MCU/CPU architectures. Security Clearance: Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). Advanced Tools: Experience with MATLAB / Simulink for data analysis, control loop modeling, or system simulations.