engineering
Posted Feb 6Electrical Engineer
Los Angeles, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Architect & design PCBAs for high-reliability, mixed-signal, and power-conversion applications (up to 900 V DC and high-speed digital buses).
- Own schematic capture, component selection, and constraint-driven layout using Altium Designer (or similar), while enforcing design rules for signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability.
- Perform design reviews, simulations, and worst-case circuit analyses (SI/PI, DFMEA, thermal, EMC) to meet DO-160, DO-254, and RTCA environmental standards.
- Lead bring-up and validation testing, authoring test plans and writing Python/Rust/C test scripts in collaboration with software engineers.
- Collaborate daily with mechanical engineers to optimize board outlines & connectors.
- Drive continuous improvement in Heart’s electronics development workflow—automating checks, tightening version control, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll Bring These
- responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Requirements
- At Heart Aerospace, we are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane capable of carrying 30 passengers, boasting an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km.
- Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.
- We are seeking a Electrical Engineer who excels in owning the full printed-circuit-board assembly (PCBA) lifecycle—from concept and schematic capture through layout, verification, and manufacturing release.
- experience in PCBA design and NPI for safety-critical or aerospace products.
- Proficiency in ECAD tools (Altium or equivalent)
- Expertise in high-speed communication (Ethernet), power electronics (up to kW-level), and embedded-system interfaces (CAN, ARINC-429, Ethernet, SPI/I²C). Hands-on
- experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, VNAs, thermal chambers) and debugging of EMI/EMC issues. These
- Working knowledge of design assurance processes (DO-160, DO-254, IPC-2221/2222, IPC-7351).
- Knowledge of motor-drive control or battery-management circuitry. Education
Experience
- 3+ years of professional
Benefits
- Bachelor’s or master's in electrical engineering (or equivalent). Base Pay Range: $113,000 — $216,000 USD
Additional details
- As we transition from prototype to production, we are expanding our in-house electronics capability to deliver flight-worthy actuators, controls, and monitoring systems that match the ambition of our aircraft. Your mission
- In this role, you will design multiple boards in parallel, coordinate build schedules, and work closely with software and mechanical teams to deliver tightly integrated subsystems for flight-critical applications. Key
- Proven ownership of at least one product from concept to volume production
- Experience certifying electronics for Part 23/25 aircraft or eVTOL platforms.