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Electrical Engineer - PCB Design for Avionics

Goken
Posted 24 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US

Salary

$60 - $68 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Goken, a global Engineering Services and Product Development company based in Dublin, Ohio, is seeking an engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex systems.
  • The role involves full cycle PCB design, including schematic design, component selection, and system integration, while working closely with avionics engineers on flight-critical electronics.
  • Candidates should have experience with mixed-signal PCBs, Altium software, and be proficient with lab test equipment, as well as familiarity with electrical bus interfaces and microcontrollers.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $60 to $68 USD per hour, along with benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being.
  • Goken is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and values diversity, providing equal opportunities for career advancement regardless of individual characteristics.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.Ā 

At Goken, we embrace our motto of ā€œTime to Innovateā€ by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary:Ā 

In this role, you will be tasked with working closely with avionics engineers to review and design electrical integration details to ensure details are documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders for flight critical electronics, PCB assemblies and FPGA-based processing architectures.

Responsibilities:

  • Full cycle PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and system integrationĀ 
  • Conduct bring-up and design work on microcontrollers, ensuring seamless integration within the systemĀ 
  • Troubleshoot issues that span electrical and software boundaries, utilizing both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging toolsĀ 
  • Perform power design, including development and integration of power management systems and componentsĀ 
  • Develop payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)Ā 
  • Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designsĀ 
  • Experience designing mixed-signal PCBs with multiple layer counts, layer stackup and impedance matching for power and sensor applications, understanding correct grounding approaches and employing appropriate board protections and filteringĀ 
  • Experience designing PCBs with Altium softwareĀ 
  • Ability to perform power system and electrical loading analysis, simulation, and testing to determine optimal solutionsĀ 
  • High competence using lab test equipment (benchtop power supplies, electronics loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.) with familiarity of thermal and EMI test chambers and using basic software debugging toolsĀ 
  • Familiarity with common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS232/422, RS485, USB)Ā 
  • Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, including bring-up and design workĀ 
  • Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuitsĀ 
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
California pay range
$60—$68 USD

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.




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