As an Electrical Architecture Engineer, you will be responsible for helping create and integrate the full avionics suite for JetZero's aircraft by translating operator and airworthiness requirements, working with the avionics suppliers to implement those requirements, and going through the testing and integration process. You will collaborate closely with other system engineering teams, labs, and technicians to shape the avionics system.

JetZero is a place for people who are ambitious, talented, and humble. This role is based in Long Beach, CA reporting to the Demonstrator systems team.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop and review the electrical power generation architecture for the airplane including bus signal reviews, configuration updates, and wiring changes.
• Develop and review the power distribution system architecture for the airplane including bus signal reviews, configuration updates, and wiring changes.
• Develop and review test plans for power generation and distribution. Conduct bench and airplane tests
• Electrical power system parts definition, sourcing and development.
• Establish the requirements database for the Electrical Power System
• Writing design description documents, technical specifications, and SOWs
• Designing the grounding bonding, p-static, lightning strategy definition and development.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and guidance

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 10+ of experience in electrical power design for Part 25 aircraft
• Experience with supplier oversight
• Ability to analyze technical data, troubleshoot test failures, and drive root-cause investigations, and document results clearly
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats, intellectual curiosity, and good cross-functional versatility

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Direct experience with airplane development programs especially experimental designs
• Knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations and experiment airworthiness process.
• Advanced power generation, storage, and distribution techniques
• Familiarity with digital thread approaches (CAD/PLM)

Compensation:

Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $165,000 to $190,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.
Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Equity tax advisory services
• Supportive work culture

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.

• Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you'll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
• The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at JetZero. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.
• The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.
• The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view JetZero from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more.

Depeneding on the position you are interviewing for, there may also be a Take Home Exercise as part of the interview proccess. Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.

JetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.