(Fastwater Staffing) Electrical Engineer — Propulsion / Engine Systems Electronics - Costa Mesa, CA (on-site, Mon–Fri) | 6-month contract
HIKINEXCosta Mesa, CA
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
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.
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This job at HIKINEX is located in Costa Mesa, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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HIKINEX lists this role as a Full-time position.
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HIKINEX is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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