Principal Electronics Engineer Carson , CA 90746

Posted:

06/29/2026

Job Number:

a084STJVT2VHelhzSUx6N04weVpIZz09

Pay Rate:

95-145

Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC - 16658

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Principal Electronics Engineer

LOCATION

Carson, CA

PAY RATE

$95-145/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Long-term contract with per diem available

Industry:

Aerospace / Defense /

Aviation Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks:

Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide:

Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Analyze customer requirements and validate designs through modeling, prototyping, and testing. Design and develop analog, digital, power electronics, and mixed-signal circuits , including control algorithms and system-level models. Perform circuit simulation and analysis using PSPICE, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium, and OrCAD . Design magnetics, EMI filters, DC-DC converters, gate drives, active rectifiers, and sensing circuits . Perform component selection, derating, thermal/worst-case analysis, schematic capture, and PCB layout support. Lead PCB bring-up, troubleshooting, functional testing, and design verification . Develop hardware specifications, DVTPs/DVTRs , test procedures, design documentation, and engineering changes. Ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements and RTCA/DO-160 and

RTCA/DO-254

guidelines. Lead engineering projects, technical research, trade studies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Review engineering work, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and aerospace OEM customers.

Requirements:

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent, with: Bachelor's + 20 years of experience Master's + 15 years of experience PhD + 10 years of experience Strong experience in power electronics, mixed-signal design, and analog/digital control systems Expertise with DC-DC converters, active rectifiers, gate drives, EMI filters, and sensing circuits Proficiency with Altium/OrCAD, PSPICE, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink , and PCB design/validation Hands-on laboratory testing experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and related equipment Aerospace electronics experience with RTCA/DO-160 and DO-254 Knowledge of CAN, ARINC, SPI, and RS-232 protocols Experience with design verification, reliability, performance, and electromagnetic analysis Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords:

aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense Take your career to new heights—apply today! Engineers - #jobad Meet Your Recruiter Gus Sanchez Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives. Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client's efficiency and productivity. Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. 314-276-2669 gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.com Connect on

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