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Category: Engineering

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: None

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Summary:

Our Client, a pioneering aerospace company in Mojave, CA, is seeking an Aerospace Systems Engineer to join their team. With a rich history of designing and testing innovative aircraft, our company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. As an Aerospace Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, integration, and testing of electrical systems and software for our prototype experimental aircraft. This is a fast-paced research and development environment where you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, from preliminary design to post-flight data analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing custom avionics solutions and adapting existing solutions for prototype aircraft

• Designing and implementing software and hardware solutions to solve complex problems

• Creating and maintaining electrical schematics for vehicles and test equipment

• Supporting ground and flight tests, including design, planning, and execution

• Taking ownership of product development projects

• Assisting with the installation and testing of systems

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously

Required Qualifications:

• Strong skills in software and/or electronic hardware development

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities

• Extensive knowledge of electrical technologies and products

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience

• Ability to work in multiple engineering disciplines with tight deadlines

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in electrical system design and integration

• Knowledge of circuit board design and layout

• Familiarity with data acquisition and signal conditioning

• Understanding of avionics and aircraft electrical systems

• Proficiency in computer programming languages (C, C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, etc.)

• Expertise in embedded microprocessor or microcontroller programming

• Familiarity with hardware description languages and FPGAs

• Previous experience in rapid prototyping

• Aerospace experience (work history, pilot's license, experimental aircraft building, etc.)

• DOD Secret Clearance

• Additional degrees or relevant work experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to move, bend, and reach

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of materials up to 30 pounds

• Manual dexterity and coordination

• Close vision and ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods

• Proficient writing skills

• Comfortable working in an office setting for prolonged periods

• Occasional carrying of up to 20 lbs. up and down stairs

• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds

• Effective communication skills

• Occasional exposure to low non-hazardous concentrations of chemical vapors and/or fumes