Principal Aircraft Electrical Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Principal Aircraft Electrical Engineer role at Atropos Group . We’re a combat-tested group of engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs who believe America’s edge depends on autonomous airpower that’s trusted and deployable today not in 2040. Backed by tier-one investors, we’ve secured the runway to move at startup speed while tackling a national-security mission that matters. We’ve structured the company for radical ownership : no silos, no “systems integrator” overhead, just tightly knit mission-focused IPTs that live and breathe the hardware and code they ship. If you thrive where hard-tech ambition meets national-security urgency, you’ll build faster here than anywhere else. Culture Strong Core Values, Startup Execution. Integrity, Service Before Self, Excellence, Honor, Courage, Commitment—powered by a bias for action and a “figure it out” mindset. Self-Starters Only. You’ll have clear objectives, a blank sheet of paper, and the trust (plus capital) to move fast. Bureaucracy stays out of your way. One Team, No Tourists. Whether you’re tuning a control law at 2 a.m. or heat-treating a Ti-6Al-4V spar, everyone sweats the details. We celebrate wins together and own failures together. What’s In It For You Mission With a Pulse. Every line of code, bracket, or test you deliver expands the toolbox of the warfighter on Day 1 of a conflict. Resources Without Red Tape. VC speed DoD customer pull : access to test ranges, flight hours, and operator feedback while retaining startup agility. Career-Defining Upside. Significant equity, best-in-class benefits, and the chance to see your product deliver in months, not decades. What You’ll Do Design HV / LV power architecture (28 VDC & 270 VDC), including generation, conversion, and distribution. Create wiring diagrams & EWIS bundles per AS50881; run load-flow and failure-mode analysis. Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, & DO-160G sections 16-19. Integrate autonomy compute racks with liquid-cooling or forced-air solutions. Support EMI / EMC test campaigns and lightning-indirect effects analysis. What You Bring B.S. EE or similar; >

7 yrs aircraft electrical-power-system design. CAD experience Proven record of integrating air vehicle power conversion and generation Proven record solving tricky grounding / noise issues on composite airframes. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Bonus Points Experience with high-voltage battery systems or hybrid-electric propulsion. DER or ODA UM Experience for EWIS. Why You’ll Love Working Here (Compensation And Benefits) Base Salary : $145,000 to 225,000 USD Platinum Healthcare Benefits : comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% employer-paid premiums Basic Life / AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Atropos Unlimited PTO, with minimum of 15 days enforced 20 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave Family Planning & Parenting Support : fertility, adoption, and gestational care coverage Mental Health Resources : free resources 24 / 7 including therapy and coaching Tuition and professional development reimbursement for STEM, MBA, and licenses Daily Lunch catered Company-funded child care stipend Company-funded commuter benefits Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility) 401(k) with traditional and Roth options; 6% employer matching The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details during the hiring process. Atropos is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. We actively encourage candidates from recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing Poway, CA J-18808-Ljbffr