Electrical Engineer - Relocation To TX Or SLO

Electrical Engineer

Kelly® Engineering is seeking Electrical Engineers (Levels III-VI) for multiple direct-hire opportunities with a defense contractor that designs & builds cutting-edge aerospace and autonomous vehicles. We're searching for candidates willing to work in either San Luis Obispo, CA or Fort Worth, TX. If you're excited by innovative engineering and want to help shape the future of unmanned flight systems, we want to hear from you.

Multiple openings; relocation assistance available

Our client develops advanced autonomous aerial platforms and next-generation unmanned flight technologies used in high-performance, mission-critical environments. Their engineering teams push boundaries, delivering precision-engineered systems in a fast-paced, highly innovative environment.

Multiple openings are available across levels III-VI, with opportunities focusing on the design & development of PCBs, wiring, and other low-level electronics. You will work as an individual contributor that leads your own projects from concept, design, prototyping, testing, design verification, release to production, and root cause analysis for production issues.

Design & development of low-level electronics that include component selection, PCB design & layout, microcontrollers, harness circuits, harness routing.

Develop schematics, wiring diagrams and documentation

Develop and debug microcontroller systems and circuits (mainly analog)

Work with mechanical & software teams to integrate electrical systems

Work with manufacturing to troubleshoot hardware issues and to close out unresolved non-conformance issues.

Mentor junior engineers (for senior-level roles).

Maintain thorough technical documentation and ensure designs meet industry standards.

All levels of Electrical Engineers (III-VI)

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Strong competency with PCB design & bring up that includes:

Schematic capture

Circuit development

Component selection/design, placement & layout

DFM

Microcontrollers

Signel & power integrity

Strong proficiency with any PCB design tool, Altium preferred but will train if proficient with OrCAD, KiCAD, Siemens/Mentor Graphics, etc.

Analog circuit design

Record of solving & RCA of proto@type & manufacturing non-conformances

Due to program requirements and associated security regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens Electrical Engineer III-IV (San Luis Obispo only)

5+ years of electrical or hardware engineering with a strong focus on PCB & circuit design

Experience leading own projects

Hands on skills, either proto@type development or manufacturing of PCB or other electronics

Experience supporting system integration and hardware troubleshooting.

Industry experience in avionics, aerospace, autonomous systems, if a plus

Knowledge of wire harness circuit development or routing, testing or manufacturing Electrical Engineer V-VI (San Luis Obispo & Ft. Worth)

10+ years of electrical design & development engineering experience, with at least 5 years in aerospace or unmanned aerial systems

Record of leading development projects including design, development, and testing

Project Management

Deep expertise in PCB development, analog/digital circuit design, wire harness production, system-level electrical integration, and testing

Demonstrated leadership in technical decision-making, mentoring, or project execution. Salary range: Base $110,000 - $250,000 - depending on level (III-VI), experience, and location preference (San Luis Obispo, CA or Ft. Worth, TX)

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) with company match.

4 weeks PTO annually.

12 paid company holidays.

Relocation assistance available for both locations

What happens next Once you apply, our team will contact you if your experience aligns with the role. Even if this position isn't the perfect match, you'll stay connected within the Kelly Engineering network for future opportunities. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.