Heart Aerospace
Electrical Engineer, Mechanisms
Heart Aerospace, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Electrical Engineer, Mechanisms at Heart Aerospace. We are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane capable of carrying 30 passengers, with an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km. Heart Aerospace targets type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. 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 We are seeking an 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. 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 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. Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in PCBA design and NPI for safety-critical or aerospace products. Proven ownership of at least one product from concept to volume production. 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. Nice to have
Experience certifying electronics for Part 23/25 aircraft or eVTOL platforms. 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
Bachelor's or master's in electrical engineering (or equivalent). Base Pay Range
$113,000—$162,000 USD Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Electrical Engineer, Mechanisms at Heart Aerospace. We are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane capable of carrying 30 passengers, with an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km. Heart Aerospace targets type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. 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 We are seeking an 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. 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 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. Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in PCBA design and NPI for safety-critical or aerospace products. Proven ownership of at least one product from concept to volume production. 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. Nice to have
Experience certifying electronics for Part 23/25 aircraft or eVTOL platforms. 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
Bachelor's or master's in electrical engineering (or equivalent). Base Pay Range
$113,000—$162,000 USD Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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