Senior Electrical Engineer

PDS Tech, Commercial Inc.

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Torrance, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/23/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly experienced Sr Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design and power electronics efforts supporting next-generation electric aircraft and eVTOL technologies. This senior technical role will focus on requirements, circuit design, electrical analysis, EMI, PBA development, and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace electrical engineering expertise and can independently drive designs from requirements through analysis, PDR, integration, and testing.

What Youll Do

Review and manage technical requirements using DOORS NG and IBM ELM.

Design electrical systems, schematics, PBAs, filters, and high-power electronics.

Perform:

Power analysis

Filter analysis

Electrical circuit analysis

Circuit simulation and trade studies

Develop EMI filters and support DO-160 lightning/environmental requirements.

Generate PBA Bills of Materials and support component selection.

Troubleshoot circuit card test failures and perform fault isolation.

Support layout design and electrical integration activities.

Develop and present Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs).

Document investigations, test results, and engineering findings.

Mentor junior engineers in electrical analysis and design techniques.

Lead technical projects while collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent.

Typically 12+ years of circuit design, integration, and test experience.

Extensive experience with:

Electrical circuit design and analysis

Schematic development

PBA/PCB design

Power electronics

EMI/filter design

Strong hands-on troubleshooting and fault-isolation capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace electrical or power electronics experience.

High-power inverter design experience.

Requirements management experience with

DOORS NG / ELM.

Experience with tools such as:

Mentor Graphics DxDesigner

LTspice

MATLAB

Simulink

PSIM

Strong analog circuit design background.

Experience with electronic component obsolescence and board-level redesign.

Familiarity with aerospace standards such as DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178B.

Experience developing technical white papers and documenting trade studies.

Proven ability to mentor and technically lead engineering teams.

Why Join Us?

Up to $85/hr for highly qualified candidates

Opportunity to work on advanced electric aircraft and eVTOL technologies

Principal-level technical responsibility and influence

Work across requirements, analysis, design, integration, and testing

Mentor and develop junior engineers

Potential hybrid flexibility for the right candidate

Opportunity to influence the next generation of aerospace electrical systems

Apply Today

If youre an experienced electrical engineer with deep expertise in power electronics, circuit design, EMI, PBA development, electrical analysis, DOORS/ELM, and aerospace systems, we want to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Sr Electrical Engineer and help engineer the technologies powering the future of flight.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details:

$85.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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