Senior Electrical Engineer - Avionics

Overview

HighQ is proving that cutting-edge avionics designs don't require multi-year timelines or legacy aerospace bureaucracy. We bring bespoke, flight-proven avionics designs to first-of-a-kind experimental aircraft and spacecraft—delivering the system architecture, custom electronics, and embedded software that mission-critical programs demand, all from a single integrated team.

If you're an engineer who wants to do full-stack work—not just a piece of it—this is the place. You'll design end-to-end digital flight systems that combine high reliability with rapid iteration. You'll own problems from architecture through deployment. You'll work directly with customers and see your designs fly. And you'll do it alongside people who've already proven themselves on hard problems in aerospace, and are building the next generation of solutions.

For engineers who refuse to be siloed, or those that can't accept the traditional aerospace timeline, HighQ is where you belong.

We're looking for engineers that are thrilled to work on things that make noise and go fast, engineers that like mixing hardware and software, and engineers who aren't afraid of diving into a problem they haven't seen before. Nobody at HighQ is solely an electrical engineer or a software engineer; everyone is expected to contribute across disciplines through design, prototyping, testing, analysis, and integration.

Our projects don't fit neatly into traditional engineering silos — they require creative problem-solving that blends engineering knowledge with specific skills in electrical design, mechanical integration, software fundamentals, and real-world implementation.

We don't require that folks have an aerospace background — in fact, some of our best people come directly from academic programs. Our projects span from custom PCBs and hardware-in-the-loop testing platforms to power distribution systems, RF data links, and entire avionics systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer to work in a collaborative team environment to create innovative aerospace and industrial systems. The ideal candidate is an engineer who has demonstrated success in solving complex electrical design challenges, can work effectively across project disciplines, and has the capability to take ownership of electrical design projects.

This is a professional position in which the person is expected to exercise independent judgment, work with minimal supervision on assigned tasks, and mentor less experienced team members. The person in this position will be expected to lead specific electrical design activities, contribute to project planning, and support the development of a healthy and effective team environment.

Additional desired qualities include:

• Proven experience with electrical engineering design projects, including modeling, building, testing, analysis, documentation, and delivery
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to team members, customers, and stakeholders
• Solid background in electrical engineering with hands-on hardware experience
• Capability to develop electrical solutions from defined requirements with growing autonomy
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge

In addition, specific project assignments will be tailored to both your background and our current client needs. The following are examples of common responsibilities at HighQ, although experience is not necessarily required in all of the following:

Electrical design: Design aircraft control panels and relay logic systems, perform electrical load analysis and power distribution design, develop electrical systems from project requirements, conduct component selection and circuit design, design and layout PCBs for custom applications, and create electrical schematics and detailed wiring diagrams.

Electrical integration & testing: Lead electrical system integration and troubleshooting, develop and execute electrical test procedures, commission electrical systems in field environments, debug and resolve electrical issues, and validate electrical system performance against requirements.

Project contribution: Take ownership of electrical subsystems and deliverables, contribute to project planning and timeline development, participate in customer technical discussions and design reviews, support development of electrical engineering standards and best practices, mentor junior team members on electrical design challenges, and ensure successful delivery of electrical systems.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, along with 5+ years of experience in electrical component design and development.
• Experience with PCB design and layout.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment, troubleshooting, and system commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute electrical design projects from requirements through delivery.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including circuit design, power distribution, and control systems.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools and schematic capture software.
• Experience developing electrical engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to work from defined requirements with growing independence and minimal oversight.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for customer interaction and team coordination.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of relay logic, control systems, or automation systems.
• Familiarity with aircraft electrical systems, avionics, or aerospace industry standards.
• Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, or RF systems.
• Experience with hardware design for high reliability and DO-160 compliance
• Experience with hardware and software microcontroller design and deployment
• Aviation or piloting experience

Culture + Perks

HighQ offers competitive compensation, paid time off, paid holidays, and a flexible work environment that truly supports work-life balance. We believe in providing opportunities for professional growth through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced engineers, and exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Our collaborative culture values innovation, continuous learning, and the pursuit of excellence both inside and outside of work.

Get in Touch

If the above sounds good to you, reach out to us with a resume or any documentation that shows you've built cool things and solved interesting problems. Our work is too varied and, we think, too interesting to fit into standard job descriptions – if you get excited by the prospect of tackling diverse engineering challenges while maintaining time for your other passions, we'd love to connect.