Senior Electrical Engineer

Description:

ABOUT DELTA BLACK AEROSPACE

Delta Black Aerospace is a U.S.-based OEM redefining unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for mission-critical defense applications. Founded and led by former Warfighters and senior industry Subject Matter Experts, Delta Black is developing the RAIDER 330 — a patented Group 3 UAS delivering Group 4 capabilities. The RAIDER 330 features true Hybrid-Electric Propulsion (HEPS), Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) and Extreme Short Takeoff and Landing

(E-STOL). Headquartered in McKinney, TX, Delta Black moves at 5x the pace of traditional defense primes.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the development of our next-generation UAV platforms. You will take ownership of the electronics hardware and avionics for a clean sheet UAV platform, with responsibilities including:

• Design, development, integration, testing, and ongoing support of VTOL UAV hybrid power distribution and avionics systems
• Sourcing, qualifying, and integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom avionics components
• Architecture and implementation of low- and high-voltage/current systems, including high-voltage battery interfaces, ESCs, and power management units
• Electrical thermal analysis of high-power components to ensure safe operation under worst-case environmental and loading conditions
• Designing new printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for long-range VTOL hybrid UAV
• Developing cost-effective and reliable interconnect solutions
• Refining existing designs for improved reliability, usability, and maintainability
• Collaborating with procurement to ensure timely component delivery
• Performing make-vs-buy assessments and overseeing outsourced engineering efforts
• Defining system and component-level requirements
• Creating and executing test procedures to verify and validate your designs, at the prototype stage and in production
• Ensuring compliance with internal, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Supporting and/or leading root cause analysis (RCA) activities
• Developing leadership skills as a senior member of the engineering team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience (a plus)
• Demonstrated experience in the design and analysis of low- and high-voltage/current electrical systems, including insulation, creepage/clearance, and thermal considerations
• Experience conducting electrical thermal analysis to ensure cooling, enclosure, and heat dissipation requirements are met
• Proficiency with ECAD design tools for PCB development, including schematics, layout, aerospace standards, and troubleshooting
• Ability to design manufacturable, reliable, lightweight, tightly packaged and cost-effective PCBAs, peripherals and cable and wire assemblies
• Experience designing and testing power distribution architectures on UAV platforms
• Experience integrating avionics, datalink, and payload subsystems on UAV platforms
• Knowledge of electric propulsion, electronic speed controllers, and battery systems, as well as integrating ICE engines and power management of charging systems
• Understanding of RF and datalink hardware selection, analysis, integration, and testing
• Familiarity with lab equipment like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
• Working knowledge of embedded communication protocols (including CAN), avionics components, autonomous systems, and rapid manufacturing tools
• Strong understanding of design methodologies for reliability, usability, and manufacturability
• Excellent communication skills across all levels (internal/external)
• Understanding of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and mitigation techniques
• Experience with embedded software/firmware development (preferred)

The Ideal Candidate

• Enthusiastic and responsible team player with a meticulous attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage demanding projects
• Thrives in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment with a focus on quality
• Excellent communication skills across disciplines, leadership, and external contacts
• Self-motivated and independent with a positive and collaborative approach
• Experience in aerospace electronics preferred, with mechatronics experience also considered
• Curiosity and self-motivation to understand how electronics affect other aspects of the RPAS such as mechanical packaging, weight budget, manufacturing costs and user experience

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Rewarding and challenging projects with autonomy
• Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding company