Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 4 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Kelly Engineering is seeking Electrical Engineers (Levels III–VI) for direct-hire opportunities with a cutting-edge aerospace and autonomous systems client. The positions support the design, development, and integration of complex electrical architectures for autonomous flight platforms, ranging from hands-on circuit design to senior-level technical leadership.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead or contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aircraft platforms
Develop and troubleshoot analog/digital circuits, microcontroller systems, and power electronics
Oversee and optimize wire harness design and production, including documentation in Altium
Drive or support system integration with mechanical, software, and flight-test teams
Diagnose complex hardware issues and support closure of non-conformance items
Participate in or lead flight-test electrical readiness, integration, and troubleshooting
Mentor junior engineers (for senior-level roles)
Maintain thorough technical documentation and ensure designs meet industry standards
Qualification
Required
5+ years of electrical engineering experience
Strong foundation in analog/digital circuit design, power systems, and hands-on hardware development
Proficiency with Altium or comparable ECAD tools
Experience supporting system integration and hardware troubleshooting
10+ years of electrical engineering experience, including work in aerospace, UAS, or other high-reliability or safety-critical environments
Deep expertise in analog/digital circuit design, embedded hardware systems, and system-level electrical integration
Demonstrated leadership in technical decision-making, mentoring, or project execution
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Strong experience with analog/digital circuitry, power systems, and CAN communication
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Due to program requirements and associated security regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens
Preferred
Experience in avionics, unmanned systems, or automotive/safety-critical hardware
Background in board-level and component-level design
Experience with advanced electrical testing, validation, and verification processes
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
4 weeks PTO annually.
12 paid company holidays.
Relocation assistance available for both San Luis Obispo, CA and Fort Worth, TX.
Company
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
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