Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - UAVs

Job Description

Position Title: Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - UAVs

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Roseville, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing subsystem and system-level test plans and reports
• Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), avionics, subsystem and aircraft-level testing
• Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminating contributors through analysis and/or hands-on testing
• Working in conjunction with Software Engineering Team to develop software system requirements and test requirements
• Supporting flight test planning, aircraft preparation, and test execution at government test ranges
• Developing system architectures for new and existing systems
• Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
• Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation and performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work
• Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
• Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline
• 11-20 years of industry experience
• Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and is capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
• Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must
• Hands-on integration & test experience with aircraft systems and/or subsystems is a must
• Demonstrated testing best practices including but not limited to managing test configurations, adhering to safety and training procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Roseville, CA.
• Pay Rate Range: $70-100/hr.
• U.S. Citizen Required (Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher)
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.