Level 5 Electrical Engineer – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
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Salary$145k – $185k
LocationFort Worth , Fort Worth, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentResearch and Design
Company size5+ people
PostedFeb 10, 2026 · 8mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Ten or more years of electrical engineering experience within aerospace or defense environments, including direct prior experience on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
Demonstrated expertise in aircraft electrical architecture, power distribution, grounding, EMI considerations, and avionics integration
Proven ability to develop and govern electrical schematics, harness documentation, and installation standards for production aircraft
Extensive experience supporting prototype through LRIP and production aircraft
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience leading electrical integration for fixed-wing UAS platforms
Familiarity with RF coexistence considerations, C2 datalink integration, payload power requirements, and aircraft EMI/EMC qualification
Experience supporting flight test, operational deployment, and production scaling in contested or demanding environments
Ability to travel to test locations, production facilities, and customer sites
Skills
UAS
avionics
power systems
EMI
RF
C2 datalink
EMC
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Description
Level 5 Electrical Engineer – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
About the role
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Seniority: Level 5 Electrical Engineer
Reports To: Chief Engineer
Company Description
Purple Rhombus designs, builds, manufactures, and tests unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for U.S. government and commercial customers. Focused on producibility, Purple Rhombus aircraft are engineered for scalable manufacture, rapid deployment, and mission-ready performance. We are seeking mission-driven individuals to join the team to build the next generation of unmanned aircraft.
Position Overview
Purple Rhombus is seeking a Level 5 Electrical Engineer to serve as the technical authority for air vehicle electrical architecture, avionics integration, and production-ready electrical systems across UAS platforms. This role is responsible for defining electrical design standards, leading system-level integration, ensuring manufacturability, and owning electrical performance through development, flight test, production, and operational deployment. The Level 5 Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership across programs and serves as the primary electrical interface to internal teams, customers, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Aircraft Electrical Architecture and Integration
Own end-to-end aircraft electrical architecture including power generation and distribution, grounding strategy, avionics interfaces, harness topology, connector standards, and redundancy philosophy. Lead electrical integration across avionics bays, payload interfaces, propulsion systems, and mission equipment. Coordinate with mechanical, RF, GNC, and systems engineering teams to ensure electrical designs meet performance, EMI, and airworthiness requirements.
Documentation, Configuration, and Technical Governance
Define and enforce electrical design standards, schematic conventions, harness rules, and installation practices across UAS platforms. Review and approve electrical schematics, pinouts, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions. Maintain configuration integrity across engineering changes, production revisions, and fielded aircraft updates.
Power Systems and Avionics Performance Ownership
Lead power system design, load analysis, protection strategy, and fault tolerance across aircraft electrical systems. Own avionics power-up sequences, startup behavior, and power quality validation. Direct troubleshooting and corrective actions related to board-level behavior, battery protection systems, regulated power rails, and environmental exposure.
Manufacturing, Flight Test, and Field Support Leadership
Provide senior engineering support during harness fabrication, aircraft integration, flight test, and operational deployment. Define electrical acceptance criteria, continuity testing standards, and verification procedures. Support flight-line operations, instrumentation, pre-flight readiness, and root-cause resolution of electrical anomalies encountered during test or field operations.
Cross-Functional and Technical Leadership
Mentor junior electrical engineers and technicians and provide technical direction across multiple programs. Interface with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and program leadership to ensure electrical designs are scalable, producible, and cost-credible. Serve as the electrical engineering authority during design reviews, failure investigations, and customer engagements.
Required Qualifications
Ten or more years of electrical engineering experience within aerospace or defense environments, including direct prior experience on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Demonstrated expertise in aircraft electrical architecture, power distribution, grounding, EMI considerations, and avionics integration. Proven ability to develop and govern electrical schematics, harness documentation, and installation standards for production aircraft. Extensive experience supporting prototype through LRIP and production aircraft. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field. Ability to travel to test locations, production facilities, and customer sites.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Experience leading electrical integration for fixed-wing UAS platforms. Familiarity with RF coexistence considerations, C2 datalink integration, payload power requirements, and aircraft EMI/EMC qualification. Experience supporting flight test, operational deployment, and production scaling in contested or demanding environments.
Competencies and Attributes
Recognized technical authority with strong ownership mindset. Able to translate electrical design constraints into system-level and mission impacts. Decisive problem solver under flight test and production pressure. Clear communicator capable of leading electrical decisions across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams. Committed to electrical reliability, installation repeatability, and aircraft readiness.
Benefits
Annual salary range: $145,000–$185,000
Travel: 15% per year.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $145,000 – $185,000 per year.