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Electrical Engineer

Kelly® Engineering is searching for Electrical Engineers with at least 5 years’ experience for multiple **direct hire** positions with our client, a fast-growing organization that develops & manufactures **advanced autonomous aerial platforms and next-generation unmanned flight technologies** used in high-performance, mission-critical environments. They’ve been awarded multiple prime contracts with the US Navy & US Air Force, due to their ability to provide cost-effective solutions such as high-volume production, improved design and using lower cost components. Their prime vendor status has led to exponential growth. They have the security of a larger organization while also retaining the culture of a startup. They have openings for Level III – Level VI engineers at their **San Luis Obispo, CA** (HQ) and for Level V-Level VI engineers in their soon to be opened facility in the **Ft. Worth** area.

Overview

You’ll lead and/or individually contribute to the hardware design efforts for the development & manufacturing of electrical systems. This will include design of PCBs and components, microcontrollers, wire harnesses & routing, analog & digital circuit design. You’ll be responsible for prototyping, supporting testing & release to production. You’ll work with software & mechanical engineering, as well as manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

+ Design, develop and test electrical systems, wire harnesses and components for aircraft systems

+ Develop and debug microcontroller systems and circuits

+ Design circuit boards that are used in power control modules, sensing modules, and flight control modules.

+ Design & route wire harnesses

+ Schematics and PCB layout

+ Work with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electrical systems

+ Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation for electrical systems

+ Act as the Avionics liaison between engineering and the production line.

+ Address and close out non-conformances from the production line.

+ Develop and perform electrical tests and test procedures to verify system functionality

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality electrical systems

Qualifications:

_Electrical Engineer III–IV_

+ 5+-10 years of electrical engineering experience.

+ Strong foundation in analog/digital circuit design, power systems, and hands-on hardware development.

+ Experience supporting system integration and hardware troubleshooting.

+ Proficiency with Altium & circuit design tools

_Electrical Engineer V–VI_

+ 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with at least 5 years in aerospace, autonomous aerial systems or UAVs

+ Deep expertise in analog/digital circuit design, CAN bus communication, power systems, embedded hardware systems, system-level electrical integration.

+ Proven ability to address and close non-conformance issues

+ Demonstrated leadership in technical decision-making, mentoring, and project management and execution

+ Knowledge of advanced electrical testing procedures and tools.

_All Levels (III-VI)_

+ BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field

+ Strong experience with analog/digital circuitry, power systems, and CAN communication.

+ Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

+ **Due to program requirements and associated security regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens.**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience in avionics, unmanned systems, or automotive/safety-critical hardware.

+ Background in board-level and component-level design.

+ Experience with advanced electrical testing, validation, and verification processes.

+ DFM

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

+ Salary range: $130,000 – $220,000 plus overtime, range depend on level and experience (EE III–VI).

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance – eligible day 1 of employment

+ 401(k) with company match.

+ 4 weeks PTO annually.

+ 12 paid company holidays.

+ Relocation assistance available for both San Luis Obispo, CA and Fort Worth, TX.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

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