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The Ash Group

Senior Hardware Engineer

The Ash Group, Carson, California, us, 90749

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Hardware Engineer (Principal Electronics Engineer) The Ash Group is hiring a new

Hardware Engineer

(Principal Electronics Engineer) for our client ( a global technology distributor connecting leading manufacturers of electronic components and computing solutions ) based in

Carson, CA .

This role requires specialized experience in designing, developing, and testing high-reliability electronics for the

commercial aerospace industry . You will take ownership of technical projects, focusing on Variable Frequency Motor Drives (VFMDs), AC/DC Power Converters, and System Controllers, ensuring all designs meet strict airworthiness standards.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

Competitive pay rate of

$51 per hour .

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.

Duration:

6-month contract with potential for extension and/or conversion.

Location:

Onsite (5 days/week) in Carson, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design and develop

High-Complexity Electronics

and

Power Electronics

(VFMDs, AC/DC Converters, DC Valve Controllers) for commercial aerospace applications.

Perform detailed circuit analysis, including

SPICE simulation

(using Altium/OrCAD), component derating, thermal analysis, and

worst-case load analysis (WCLA) .

Lead the design and analysis of

magnetics

for EMI filters, boost/buck inductors, and other critical input/output filters.

Create and execute

PCB board bring-up

and comprehensive

Design Verification Test Procedures (DVTP)

and reports (DVTR).

Ensure all designs meet aerospace standards, including

RTCA/DO-254

and

RTCA/DO-160 , utilizing sound engineering principles and high-reliability design practices (FMEA, HALT).

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Expertise in

schematic capture and PCB layout tools

(Cadence, Altium, or OrCAD) for complex, multi-layer board design.

Strong background in

circuit analysis and simulation

using tools like

PSPICE

and

MATLAB/Simulink .

Deep knowledge of

DC-DC converters , active rectifiers, gate drives, and sophisticated

EMI filter designs .

Experience with aerospace communication protocols like

CAN, ARINC, SPI , and

RS-232 .

This leadership position requires a high degree of resourcefulness and problem-solving, offering the chance to mentor lower-level engineers and lead technical improvement projects within a critical aerospace development group.

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