Senior Hardware Engineer Job at The Ash Group in Carson

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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