Electrical Engineer

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics.

Work Summary:

Natilus is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and integrating aircraft avionics and electrical systems, including electrical architecture development, power distribution design, grounding network design, and system-level integration.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, design, and integrate aircraft level electrical and avionics systems
• Analyze and manage total aircraft electrical loads and distribution networks
• Design robust and redundant power distribution systems
• Perform system level trade studies and interface with suppliers to develop the aircraft avionics system
• Work across teams to manage the integration of the electrical and avionics systems
• Design and integrate aircraft level grounding systems for composite airframes

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of directly related work experience
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
• Fundamental knowledge of aircraft electrical subsystems & associated requirements
• Experience with electrical system architecture and analysis
• Strong understanding of aircraft grounding
• Experience with composite airframe electrical system development
• Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
• Experience planning and executing various system tests
• Electrical harness design, build and installation
• Capable of working with teammates to determine electrical load & wiring requirements for aircraft components
• Experience establishing requirements, developing schematic drawings, creating a bill of materials and designing electrical power systems
• Executing and leading systems tests and checkouts
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment working with techs and a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Understanding of Part 23 requirements

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and business needs.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Plan – 401k
Unlimited PTO
Onsite Gym Access

Please note: Recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase