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Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define, architect, test, and integrate electrical modules and subsystems into full vehicle systems, ensuring cohesive operation of mechanical, electrical, and software designs.

Role type

Senior IC electrical systems integration engineer

Builds

Integrated vehicle systems with hardware, software, and electrical subsystems

Domain

Defense technology / Autonomous systems / Vehicle integration

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Electrical system-level requirements definition, hardware selection, root cause analysis, integration testing, design reviews, system design documentation, communication architecture design, power and signal interconnection planning, CAD software proficiency, wiring schematic reading, multidisciplinary trade studies, electrical test equipment operation

Preferred skills

Avionics design standards (DO-160, MIL-STD 461/704), aircraft avionics and harnessing component supplier familiarity, UAS program experience

Technologies

CAN, Ethernet, RS422, RS232, MIL-STD-1553, CANalyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply, analog and digital dataloggers

Responsibilities

Define and document electrical system-level requirements, decomposition, and traceability; Architect, test, and integrate modules and subsystems into full vehicle systems; Conduct root cause analysis in support of vehicle integration and field operations; Conduct integration and developmental testing of complex electrical subsystems/interactions; Participate in design reviews and provide input to identify issues and drive design choices; Create test systems to support all phases of product development; Create and maintain system design documentation including functional block diagrams, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, interface control documents, and wiring diagrams; Develop communication architectures for CAN, ethernet, and serial based electrical devices; Plan and document power and signal interconnections between system components

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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