Senior Electrical Engineer

Description:

Lead Advanced Electrical Design for the Future of Flight as a Sr Electrical Engineer!



PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly experienced Sr Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design and power electronics efforts supporting next-generation electric aircraft and eVTOL technologies. This senior technical role will focus on requirements, circuit design, electrical analysis, EMI, PBA development, and technical leadership.



The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace electrical engineering expertise and can independently drive designs from requirements through analysis, PDR, integration, and testing.



What You'll Do




  • Review and manage technical requirements using DOORS NG and IBM ELM.
  • Design electrical systems, schematics, PBAs, filters, and high-power electronics.
  • Perform:

    • Power analysis
    • Filter analysis
    • Electrical circuit analysis
    • Circuit simulation and trade studies


  • Develop EMI filters and support DO-160 lightning/environmental requirements.
  • Generate PBA Bills of Materials and support component selection.
  • Troubleshoot circuit card test failures and perform fault isolation.
  • Support layout design and electrical integration activities.
  • Develop and present Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs).
  • Document investigations, test results, and engineering findings.
  • Mentor junior engineers in electrical analysis and design techniques.
  • Lead technical projects while collaborating across engineering disciplines.


Required Qualifications




  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent.
  • Typically 12+ years of circuit design, integration, and test experience.
  • Extensive experience with:

    • Electrical circuit design and analysis
    • Schematic development
    • PBA/PCB design
    • Power electronics
    • EMI/filter design


  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting and fault-isolation capabilities.


Preferred Qualifications




  • Aerospace electrical or power electronics experience.
  • High-power inverter design experience.
  • Requirements management experience with DOORS NG / ELM.
  • Experience with tools such as:

    • Mentor Graphics DxDesigner
    • LTspice
    • MATLAB
    • Simulink
    • PSIM


  • Strong analog circuit design background.
  • Experience with electronic component obsolescence and board-level redesign.
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards such as DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178B.
  • Experience developing technical white papers and documenting trade studies.
  • Proven ability to mentor and technically lead engineering teams.


Why Join Us?




  • Up to $85/hr for highly qualified candidates
  • Opportunity to work on advanced electric aircraft and eVTOL technologies
  • Principal-level technical responsibility and influence
  • Work across requirements, analysis, design, integration, and testing
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Potential hybrid flexibility for the right candidate
  • Opportunity to influence the next generation of aerospace electrical systems


Apply Today



If you're an experienced electrical engineer with deep expertise in power electronics, circuit design, EMI, PBA development, electrical analysis, DOORS/ELM, and aerospace systems, we want to hear from you.



Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Sr Electrical Engineer and help engineer the technologies powering the future of flight.



This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.


 




Pay Details: $85.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



 
Job Number: US_EN_33_010422_2602493
Job Location: Torrance, CA
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Duration: indef
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 09/22/2026
Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention:
Address: 545 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 950
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: Client.Services@pdstech.com
Website: Go To PDS Tech Commercial Website
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