$91,000 – $138,750
Listed on AeroVironment’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role designs and develops electrical systems and circuit boards for small unmanned aircraft, including avionics, embedded systems, and RF components. It suits experienced electrical engineers who want hands-on involvement in prototype development and flight-test operations for defense technology.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5–8 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Experience in RF, embedded control, or FPGA design
- Experience with power electronics and battery technology
- Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software systems
- Familiarity with common industry protocols
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, and material properties
- Up to 30% travel for flight test operations
- Clean driving record
- U.S. citizenship
Nice to have
- Advanced degree
- Flight test or R/C experience
- Hands-on experience with tools
- Familiarity with small UAV subsystems
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven teams