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Sr Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in California

Vast

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA

$137K - $195K/yr

Vast is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Avionics, reporting to the Director, Avionics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Delta Star, Inc.

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$125K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary Delta Star Inc. is seeking a skilled and innovative Sr. Electrical Design Engineer to design and engineer medium voltage, mobile power transformers and mobile substations. If you're ...

Delta Star, Inc.

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$141K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary Delta Star Inc. is seeking a skilled and innovative Sr. Electrical Design Engineer to design and engineer medium voltage, mobile power transformers and mobile substations. If you're ...

Vast

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$162K - $230K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vast is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Avionics, reporting to the Director, Avionics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Vast

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$162K - $230K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vast is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Avionics, reporting to the Director, Avionics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Interface Engineering

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$111K - $178K/yr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That's Redefining Flexibility and Growth Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP) - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) Interface Engineering Inc. At Interface Engineering ...

Wamco, Inc.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$111K - $150K/yr

Irvine, CA Wamco is hiring a senior electrical engineer to be in charge of the development and design of new electrical/electronic products. Summary of Duties: * Start to finish owner of electrical ...

SpaceX

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$140K - $205K/yr

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SR. ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and ...

Matic

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$160K - $240K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

About the role As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll lead the design of critical PCBs and subsystems of our products. You will work closely with team members from our hardware, software, and ...

SpaceX

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$140K - $205K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages ...

SpaceX

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$140K - $205K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages ...

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What is a Sr Electrical Design Engineer?

Senior Electrical Design Engineers are experienced professionals who lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for a variety of projects, such as buildings, products, or industrial equipment. They are responsible for creating detailed electrical schematics, selecting materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with other engineering teams. Their role often includes supervising junior engineers, troubleshooting complex issues, and optimizing designs for efficiency and safety. A Sr Electrical Design Engineer typically has several years of experience and a strong background in electrical engineering principles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Electrical Design Engineer?

To thrive as a Sr Electrical Design Engineer, you need an in-depth knowledge of electrical engineering principles, circuit design, and a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, often with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proficiency with CAD software (such as AutoCAD or Altium), simulation tools, and familiarity with industry standards and codes are typically required. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help you lead teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for delivering reliable, innovative solutions and ensuring compliance in complex engineering projects.

What are some common challenges Sr Electrical Design Engineers face when working on multidisciplinary teams?

Sr Electrical Design Engineers often collaborate with professionals from mechanical, software, and systems engineering backgrounds. One common challenge is ensuring seamless integration of the electrical design with other system components, which requires effective communication and thorough documentation. Balancing project timelines while addressing design revisions and maintaining compliance with industry standards can also be demanding. Successful engineers proactively coordinate with team members, participate in regular design reviews, and stay adaptable to evolving project requirements.

What is the difference between Sr Electrical Design Engineer vs Electrical Design Engineer?

AspectSr Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Design Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, often with 5+ years experienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, typically 1-3 years experience
ResponsibilitiesLead complex electrical design projects, review designs, mentor junior engineersAssist in electrical design tasks, develop drawings, support project execution
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, project management, client interactionsDesign departments, engineering teams, on-site support

The main difference lies in experience and responsibility level. Sr Electrical Design Engineers lead projects and mentor others, while Electrical Design Engineers focus on supporting design tasks. Both roles require strong technical skills and industry knowledge, but the senior role involves more leadership and project oversight.

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Vast

Long Beach, CA

$137K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Vast is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Avionics, reporting to the Director, Avionics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Act as responsible engineer for flight hardware, from conception through build, qualification, flight integration, and ultimately flight operations.
  • Perform component selection, design analysis, schematic capture, circuit board design, prototyping, board bring up, debugging, circuit validation, and design documentation for electrical designs.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot electronic assemblies, define new processes, design circuits/fixtures/tools, and identify opportunities for improvement in both products and processes.
  • Support mission operations by providing real-time input during flight, completing data reviews, monitoring hardware performance, and working with partners to simplify operation of our avionics systems.
  • Work with experts from other teams and departments to ensure that fielded systems perform their function while being efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.
  • Define acceptance testing and qualification requirements of new and existing hardware, perform development and qualification testing to prove out design, and formally document test results.
  • Travel to launch sites for testing and/or operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience with avionics design, analysis, and/or unit level testing.
  • Experience with avionics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, current probes.
  • Experience with analog, digital, or mixed signal multi-layer PCB design.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience with PCBA design and Altium or similar software.
  • Ability to creatively solve problems and asses risk. 
  • Understand electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage.
  • Hands-on experience with sizing, installing and troubleshooting various electronic components.
  • Experience with NX or similar CAD software.
  • Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, etc.).
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere.

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 10% travel to support launch campaigns.

Pay Range: 

  • Senior Electrical Design Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552
  • Staff Electrical Design Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472

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