Electrical Engineer

Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won’t just take a job — you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer who is excited to design, verify, and support the manufacturing of aviation-grade electronics that power next-generation actuators and mixed-signal systems. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor of the full hardware development lifecycle—from schematic capture and PCB design to simulation, verification, and production support.

You’ll work hands-on with power electronics, digital circuits, sensor interfaces, and communication bus physical layer design (CAN and other aviation buses), ensuring designs meet rigorous aviation certification standards such as DO-254, DO-160, and ARP 4754/4761. Collaboration will be key—you’ll partner closely with Mechanical, Systems, Test, and Manufacturing teams to deliver highly reliable, certifiable products that directly impact flight safety and performance.

Why This Role Matters:

• Key contributor to the hardware design lifecycle of aviation electronics, including schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, communication bus design, and fabrication oversight.
• Partner with Mechanical Engineering to address integration, thermal management, and packaging challenges.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to align hardware capabilities with system requirements and certification plans.
• Build and run models to simulate performance under nominal and edge-case conditions; conduct detailed analyses such as DFMEA, fault tree, functional safety, part stress, DFM, DFT, and DFA.
• Develop and execute hardware verification strategies, including test plans and procedures to ensure compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Support manufacturing through EOL test development, troubleshooting, and yield improvement efforts.
• Work with test teams on lab and system-level setup, debugging, and verification of actuator hardware.
• Maintain design records, documentation, and configuration control in compliance with DO-254 lifecycle requirements.
• Participate in supplier selection and evaluation, including COTS component assessments.
• Create task plans with dependencies and lead times to integrate into program master schedules.

What you’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing and fielding electronics hardware for real-time systems, particularly in power electronics, digital circuitry, sensor interfacing, and communication bus design (CAN and other aviation buses).
• Graduate or higher degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Strong foundation in motor control, power conversion, and real-time embedded systems is a plus.
• Prior experience in aviation hardware development preferred; automotive or aerospace experience also valued.
• Hands-on proficiency with circuit simulation (SPICE), PCB tools (Altium, Simulink/MATLAB), test instrumentation, Python, and communication bus design.
• Familiarity with certification standards (DO-254, DO-160, ARPs) preferred; willingness to learn and apply required.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting – Able to dig deep into challenges and deliver robust, reliable solutions.
• Ownership & Accountability – Self-motivated, takes initiative, and drives projects to completion.
• Collaboration – Skilled at working across disciplines (mechanical, systems, test, manufacturing).
• Attention to Detail – Committed to accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Adaptability – Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and technologies.

Why Join Us:

• Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
• Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
• Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable — the future of aviation.
• Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full heath benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K) designed to support you in and out of work.

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.