Electrical Engineer - or SLO

Electrical Engineer

Kelly® Engineering is seeking Electrical Engineers (Levels III–VI) for multiple direct-hire opportunities with a defense contractor that designs & builds cutting‑edge aerospace and autonomous vehicles. We’re searching for candidates willing to work in either San Luis Obispo, CA or Fort Worth, TX
. If you’re excited by innovative engineering and want to help shape the future of unmanned flight systems, we want to hear from you.

* Multiple openings; relocation assistance available*

Our client develops advanced autonomous aerial platforms and next‑generation unmanned flight technologies used in high‑performance, mission‑critical environments. Their engineering teams push boundaries, delivering precision‑engineered systems in a fast‑paced, highly innovative environment.

Multiple openings are available across levels III–VI, with opportunities focusing on the design & development of PCBs, wiring, and other low‑level electronics. You will work as an individual contributor that leads your own projects from concept, design, prototyping, testing, design verification, release to production, and root cause analysis for production issues.

• Design & development of low‑level electronics that include component selection, PCB design & layout, microcontrollers, harness circuits, harness routing.

• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams and documentation

• Develop and debug microcontroller systems and circuits (mainly analog)

• Work with mechanical & software teams to integrate electrical systems

• Work with manufacturing to troubleshoot hardware issues and to close out unresolved non‑conformance issues.

• Mentor junior engineers (for senior‑level roles).

• Maintain thorough technical documentation and ensure designs meet industry standards.

All levels of Electrical Engineers (III‑VI)

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

• Strong competency with PCB design & bring up that includes:

• Schematic capture

• Circuit development

• Component selection/design, placement & layout

• DFM

• Microcontrollers

• Signel & power integrity

• Strong proficiency with any PCB design tool, Altium preferred but will train if proficient with OrCAD, KiCAD, Siemens/Mentor Graphics, etc.

• Analog circuit design

• Record of solving & RCA of prototype & manufacturing non‑conformances

• Due to program requirements and associated security regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens Electrical Engineer III–IV (San Luis Obispo only)

• 5+ years of electrical or hardware engineering with a strong focus on PCB & circuit design

• Experience leading own projects

• Hands on skills, either prototype development or manufacturing of PCB or other electronics

• Experience supporting system integration and hardware troubleshooting.

• Industry experience in avionics, aerospace, autonomous systems, if a plus

• Knowledge of wire harness circuit development or routing, testing or manufacturing Electrical Engineer V–VI (San Luis & Ft. Worth)

• 10+ years of electrical design & development engineering experience, with at least 5 years in aerospace or unmanned aerial systems

• Record of leading development projects including design, development, and testing

• Project Management

• Deep expertise in PCB development, analog/digital circuit design, wire harness production, system‑level electrical integration, and testing

• Demonstrated leadership in technical decision-making, mentoring, or project execution.
  Salary range: Base $110,000 – $250,000 - depending on level (III‑VI), experience, and location preference (San Luis Obispo, CA or Ft. Worth, TX)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• 4 weeks PTO annually.

• 12 paid company holidays.

• Relocation assistance available for both locations What happens next Once you apply, our team will contact you if your experience aligns with the role. Even if this position isn’t the perfect match, you’ll stay connected within the Kelly Engineering network for future opportunities.

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