Electrical Engineer - Avionics & Flight Hardware

About the job Electrical Engineer - Avionics & Flight Hardware About CastelionCastelion is redefining defense development through rapid iteration, aggressive testing, and modern commercial manufacturing at scale. We design, build, and test next-generation long-range strike weapon systems to give the United States and its Allies a decisive advantage and deter future conflicts.Electrical Engineer - Avionics & Flight HardwareWe are hiring Electrical Engineers to support board-level design, bring-up, and testing across our avionics organization. This role is ideal for strong junior to mid-level engineers with solid EE fundamentals who want hands-on ownership of real flight hardware. Engineers in this role focus on schematic and PCB design, board bring-up, and lab testing, and will grow into deeper avionics specialization over time.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop board-level electrical hardware including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selectionPerform board bring-up, validation, and debugging in the labTest reference boards and early prototypes using standard lab equipmentSupport troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of hardware issuesWork with avionics, test, and manufacturing teams to iterate designs quicklyDocument designs, test results, and engineering changes clearlyBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fieldExperience with PCB design tools (Altium preferred)Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power suppliesStrong understanding of core EE principles such as analog/digital circuits, power, signal integrity basicsComfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience taking a PCB from concept through bring-up and testExposure to embedded systems or firmware interactionFamiliarity with aerospace, automotive, robotics, or other high-reliability hardwareBasic scripting or programming experience (Python, C/C++)Leadership QualitiesBias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. The ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.