Job Details

Electrical Engineer

Company Overview:
ESAero is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer with experience in electric vehicle systems to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The Electrical Engineer will contribute to numerous projects related to design, development, and test of power electronics for new electric aircraft propulsion systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Participate in any/all stages of research & development for electrical systems and components, including but not limited to requirements definition, design, prototype, test, troubleshooting, and revision.
• Perform analysis, simulation, and engineering trade studies to support design decisions.
• Design and conduct tests of electrical and hardware systems, collect data, and analyze results.
• Present results of your work with technical drawings, written reports, and oral presentations to customer and senior project management.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated technical hands-on capability with attention to detail, including soldering, wiring, harnessing, connectors, and parts fabrication.
• Develop and perform electrical tests and test procedures to verify system functionality
• Develop and debug microcontroller systems and circuits
• Familiar with Altium for Schematic capture, layout and documenting wire harness designs
• Experience with electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, and analysis.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA
• Available to start ASAP
• US Citizenship Required

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and/or 5+ years of experience
• Proficient in electric motor and controller/inverter theory, design, and analysis.
• Experience with use and applications of batteries in high power applications such as motors.
• Experience with digital communication protocols such as SPI, Ethernet, and CAN bus.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C++, and/or other coding languages.
• Familiarity with Military standards relating to the design of high-power/voltage electrical system and electromagnetic compatibility for aircraft.

Standard Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (9)
• Retirement: 401k w/company match
• Casual dress code, Free snacks
• Amazing location to live, work, and play

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participation required for employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass background check.

Salary Range: $80,000 -120,000