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Electrical Engineer

Heart Aerospace

Los Angeles, CA · HybridFull-time$113–216K/yrPosted 11mo agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$113–216K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Heart Aerospace is hiring an Electrical Engineer. Heart Aerospace seeks an Electrical Engineer to own the full PCBA lifecycle for flight‑critical systems, designing high‑reliability mixed‑signal boards, collaborating with software and mechanical teams, and driving testing and continuous improvement for the ES‑30 hybrid‑electric aircraft.

Key focus areas include Architect and design high‑reliability mixed‑signal and power‑conversion PCBA assemblies, Own schematic capture, component selection, and constraint‑driven layout using Altium Designer, and Perform design reviews, simulations, and worst‑case circuit analyses to meet DO‑160, DO‑254 standards.

Successful candidates bring 3+ Years PCBA Design Experience, 3+ Years NPI For Safety-Critical Or Aerospace Products Experience, and Ownership Of One Product From Concept To Volume Production. Important skills include Electrical Engineering, PCBA Design, Schematic Capture, Component Selection, Constraint-Driven Layout, and KiCad. Preferred (not required): Certifying Electronics For Part 23/25 Aircraft, Certifying Electronics For eVTOL Platforms, Design Assurance Processes, and IPC-2221/2222.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical EngineeringPCBA DesignSchematic CaptureComponent SelectionConstraint-Driven LayoutKiCadDesign Rules EnforcementSignal IntegrityThermal ManagementManufacturabilityDesign ReviewsSimulationsWorst-Case Circuit AnalysesSI/PI AnalysisDFMEAThermal AnalysisEMC AnalysisDO-160DO-254RTCA Environmental StandardsBring-Up TestingValidation TestingTest Plan AuthoringPythonRustCCollaborationContinuous ImprovementAutomating ChecksVersion ControlMentoring Junior EngineersECAD ToolsHigh-Speed CommunicationEthernetPower ElectronicsEmbedded-System InterfacesCANARINC-429SPI/I²CLab InstrumentationOscilloscopesVNAsThermal ChambersDebugging EMI/EMC IssuesCertifying Electronics for Part 23/25 AircraftCertifying Electronics for eVTOL PlatformsDesign Assurance ProcessesIPC-2221/2222IPC-7351Motor-Drive Control

Qualifications

3+ Years PCBA Design Experience3+ Years NPI for Safety-Critical or Aerospace Products ExperienceOwnership of One Product From Concept to Volume ProductionBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Full job description

At Heart Aerospace, we are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane capable of carrying 30 passengers, boasting an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

As we transition from prototype to production, we are expanding our in-house electronics capability to deliver flight-worthy actuators, controls, and monitoring systems that match the ambition of our aircraft.

Your mission

We are seeking a Electrical Engineer who excels in owning the full printed-circuit-board assembly (PCBA) lifecycle—from concept and schematic capture through layout, verification, and manufacturing release. In this role, you will design multiple boards in parallel, coordinate build schedules, and work closely with software and mechanical teams to deliver tightly integrated subsystems for flight-critical applications.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Architect & design PCBAs for high-reliability, mixed-signal, and power-conversion applications (up to 900 V DC and high-speed digital buses).

  • Own schematic capture, component selection, and constraint-driven layout using Altium Designer (or similar), while enforcing design rules for signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability.

  • Perform design reviews, simulations, and worst-case circuit analyses (SI/PI, DFMEA, thermal, EMC) to meet DO-160, DO-254, and RTCA environmental standards.

  • Lead bring-up and validation testing, authoring test plans and writing Python/Rust/C test scripts in collaboration with software engineers.

  • Collaborate daily with mechanical engineers to optimize board outlines & connectors.

  • Drive continuous improvement in Heart’s electronics development workflow—automating checks, tightening version control, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll Bring These Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in PCBA design and NPI for safety-critical or aerospace products.

  • Proven ownership of at least one product from concept to volume production

  • Proficiency in ECAD tools (Altium or equivalent)

  • Expertise in high-speed communication (Ethernet), power electronics (up to kW-level), and embedded-system interfaces (CAN, ARINC-429, Ethernet, SPI/I²C).

  • Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, VNAs, thermal chambers) and debugging of EMI/EMC issues. These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

  • Experience certifying electronics for Part 23/25 aircraft or eVTOL platforms.

  • Working knowledge of design assurance processes (DO-160, DO-254, IPC-2221/2222, IPC-7351).

  • Knowledge of motor-drive control or battery-management circuitry. Education

  • Bachelor’s or master's in electrical engineering (or equivalent). Base Pay Range: $113,000 — $216,000 USD

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