Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical EngineerThe Senior Electrical Engineer at Elroy Air will be responsible for the continued development and testing of Chaparral, our hybrid electric VTOL cargo aircraft. The responsibilities will include modifying existing designs, bench testing, flight testing, and troubleshooting our hybrid electric powertrain and electrical systems. You will be involved in the high-voltage power train, electrical systems, harnesses, and testing.

This role requires a balance of high-level engineering and hands-on ability to execute tasks across multiple disciplines as we advance the future of middle-mile logistics.ResponsibilitiesIron Bird Development: Take charge of the electrical layout, wiring, and assembly of the aircraft's Iron Bird ground test platform. This skeletal replica of the aircraft's avionics and power train serves as a non-flying ground test platform. Run tests and analyze data on flight-representative subsystems, wire harnesses, and actuators.Powertrain: Build, test, and iterate on the hybrid-electric powertrain architecture, including the turbine powerplant, generators, high-voltage motors and battery pack integrations.High Voltage and Power Distribution: Build, Test, and iterate on the high-voltage distribution network, ensuring strict safety isolation, grounding, EMI/EMC mitigation, and circuit protection.

Systematically solve observed issues, propose and implement solutions in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.Hands-on Harnessing: Layout, build, and rework complex aerospace-grade wire harnesses. Select connectors, shielding, and routing paths optimized for SWaP-C.Test and Flight Validation: Define and implement electrical testing strategies. Perform comprehensive test plans, design and build test fixtures, conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and support ground and flight test operations.Cross Disciplinary Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for electrical considerations, collaborating with mechanical, software, flight test, and systems engineering to rapidly bridge gaps between hardware and software.Safety and Compliance: Ensure that system testing is conducted safely and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Verify that electrical designs adhere to safety standards, participate in safety reviews, and maintain clear documentation to support FAA certification pathways.Our Ideal CandidateBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field5+ years of professional engineering experience, ideally in a fast-paced startup, or small team environmentProven track record with electric vehicles, eVTOL, or aerospace powertrain and high-voltage DC distribution developmentExtensive experience debugging and using lab equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzersProficiency in electrical CAD tools for schematic capture, layout, and wire harness designDemonstrated ability to self manage competing priorities, self-directed tasks, and solve ambiguous problemsBonus Points ForMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field8+ years of experience in electrical systems design for autonomous systems or VTOL aircraftExperience with hybrid propulsion systemsFamiliarity with aerospace certification frameworks or guidelinesHands-on experience with flight testing and data analysis using Python or MATLABWhat's in it for youCompetitive salary plus equity packageCompetitive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability401(k) with broad access to low-cost investment funds, paid parental leave, and highly flexible vacation policyWork with a small, diverse, and highly-skilled teamYou'll help define a new category of aerospace and logistics, and you'll work on systems that have never been built beforeAs an early member of a growing team, you'll help shape and define our company culture and values$210,000 - $230,000 a yearWe encourage you to apply even if you aren't an exact match for our open role, as many of our team members come from nontraditional backgrounds.