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Sr. Electrical Engineer

Neon Aerospace
Location
Irvine, CA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Systems Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in developing and shipping complex electronic hardware
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred; relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
  • Strong proficiency with Altium (or comparable ECAD tools)
  • Deep understanding of schematic capture, PCB layout practices, stack-up definition, grounding strategy, EMI/EMC mitigation, and production-level release documentation
  • Demonstrated experience taking electronic assemblies into production and shipping hardware
  • Experience across multiple hardware domains, such as power electronics, embedded digital systems, sensor interfacing, and communication bus physical layers
Nice to have
  • Aerospace or aviation systems experience
  • Background in fast-iteration, high-performance industries (automotive, consumer hardware, racing, robotics, etc.)
  • Familiarity with DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754B, ARP4761, or similar regulated development environments
  • MATLAB, Python, or scripting for analysis, automation, or test development
  • Electric propulsion, actuator drive systems, or high-reliability embedded hardware
What the job really is

As a Sr. Electrical Engineer at Neon Aero, you will lead the design and integration of complex electrical systems for next-generation aerospace products. This hands-on role involves translating requirements into manufacturable hardware, overseeing electrical subsystems from concept to production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance. Your contributions will support various demanding systems across aerospace and advanced mobility sectors.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, including equity participation
  • Growth opportunities
  • Full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K) designed to support you in and out of work
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed, but a range of $150,000 to $250,000 is mentioned
  • Role involves significant hands-on work in lab and production environments
  • Candidates must complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment
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