About QuartusQuartus Engineering Incorporated ( is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We integrate our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.
About the Aerospace SectorQuartus is a key contributor to aerospace advancements, specializing in engineering simulation and custom hardware. We've played a vital role in a diverse range of optical systems, launch vehicle and spacecraft projects involving design, analysis, testing, and hardware assembly and integration. Our aerospace sector expertise also includes aircraft structural design, analysis, and testing, including support for FAA certifications. Quartus excels in commercial and defense aircraft applications, as well as custom optical systems like laser communications terminals and lidar payloads with both aerial and space applications.
What will you do?As a
Senior Electrical Engineer supporting our
Aerospace division in San Diego, you will be helping to lead and grow our electrical engineering capabilities for aerospace applications. You will be leading development of electrical subsystems and/or embedded software for space and airborne applications. You will work with an interdisciplinary team of optical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop creative solutions for a wide variety of applications. The role will also include contributing to non-Aerospace projects within the broader company.
Essential Job Functions:Project & Technical Leadership- Serve as technical lead for the development of electrical and embedded systems
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, optical, and software engineering, to develop assemble and test fully integrated systems
- Develop and own subsystems as direct contributor
- Delegate, oversee, and review project work while providing mentorship to more junior engineers
- Contribute to sales efforts by writing proposals, presenting engineering capabilities, attending conferences, and contributing to technical marketing content
- Participate in the hiring process to grow electrical engineering capabilities for aerospace applications
Research & Development- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in electrical engineering and related technologies for aerospace applications.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in electrical systems and development workflows
LocationPosition is based in San Diego with a hybrid schedule.*
*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.
What are we looking for? BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
6+ years of industry experience
Experience with high level design responsibility for complex electrical subsystems
Experience with Analog/Digital circuit design and simulation
Experience with schematic capture and PCB design
Experience developing C or C++ for microcontrollers and System-on-Chip (SoC)
Proficiency the Git version control system
Demonstrated ability to work in and lead a technical team
Ability to prepare proposals and presentations and assist with sales meetings
Experience contributing to make/buy trade studies and collaborating with external vendors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
Must be US Person ( or US Permanent Resident)
Preferred Qualifications Experience developing system architecture for space or airborne electronics with flight heritage
Familiarity with NASA mission risk classifications and deriving electronics and test requirements from high-level mission/standards
Experience developing and owning Interface Control Documents (ICDs), deriving and flowing down requirements, defining electrical architecture, and maturing electrical designs through formal reviews (SRR/SDR, PDR, CDR) and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) to verification closure (V&V/RVTM)
Experience with vendor management: SOW creation, technical direction, acceptance test, and quality management of subcontractors
FPGA programming experience (VHDL or Verilog)
Compensation and BenefitsSenior Electrical Engineer pay range: $114,609- $187,270 *
*This pay range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.
Referral Eligibility: Tier 1
Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.
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