Senior Electrical Engineer
Company: Delta Black Aerospace Inc
Location: Mckinney
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: This is an exciting
opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in
the development of our next-generation UAV platforms. You will take
ownership of the electronics hardware and avionics for a clean
sheet UAV platform, with responsibilities including: Design,
development, integration, testing, and ongoing support of VTOL UAV
hybrid power distribution and avionics systems Sourcing,
qualifying, and integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and
custom avionics components Architecture and implementation of low-
and high-voltage/current systems, including high-voltage battery
interfaces, ESCs, and power management units Electrical thermal
analysis of high-power components to ensure safe operation under
worst-case environmental and loading conditions Designing new
printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for long-range VTOL hybrid
UAV Developing cost-effective and reliable interconnect solutions
Refining existing designs for improved reliability, usability, and
maintainability Collaborating with procurement to ensure timely
component delivery Performing make-vs-buy assessments and
overseeing outsourced engineering efforts Defining system and
component-level requirements Creating and executing test procedures
to verify and validate your designs, at the prototype stage and in
production Ensuring compliance with internal, regulatory, and
customer requirements Supporting and/or leading root cause analysis
(RCA) activities Developing leadership skills as a senior member of
the engineering team Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical
Engineering and 10 years of experience (a plus) Demonstrated
experience in the design and analysis of low- and
high-voltage/current electrical systems, including insulation,
creepage/clearance, and thermal considerations Experience
conducting electrical thermal analysis to ensure cooling,
enclosure, and heat dissipation requirements are met Proficiency
with ECAD design tools for PCB development, including schematics,
layout, aerospace standards, and troubleshooting Ability to design
manufacturable, reliable, lightweight, tightly packaged and
cost-effective PCBAs, peripherals and cable and wire assemblies
Experience designing and testing power distribution architectures
on UAV platforms Experience integrating avionics, datalink, and
payload subsystems on UAV platforms Knowledge of electric
propulsion, electronic speed controllers, and battery systems, as
well as integrating ICE engines and power management of charging
systems Understanding of RF and datalink hardware selection,
analysis, integration, and testing Familiarity with lab equipment
like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers Working
knowledge of embedded communication protocols (including CAN),
avionics components, autonomous systems, and rapid manufacturing
tools Strong understanding of design methodologies for reliability,
usability, and manufacturability Excellent communication skills
across all levels (internal/external) Understanding of
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and mitigation techniques
Experience with embedded software/firmware development (preferred)
The Ideal Candidate Enthusiastic and responsible team player with a
meticulous attention to detail Strong work ethic and ability to
manage demanding projects Thrives in a fast-paced, safety-critical
environment with a focus on quality Excellent communication skills
across disciplines, leadership, and external contacts
Self-motivated and independent with a positive and collaborative
approach Experience in aerospace electronics preferred, with
mechatronics experience also considered Curiosity and
self-motivation to understand how electronics affect other aspects
of the RPAS such as mechanical packaging, weight budget,
manufacturing costs and user experience Benefits & Compensation
Competitive salary Rewarding and challenging projects with autonomy
Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding company
Keywords: Delta Black Aerospace Inc, Arlington , Senior Electrical Engineer, Engineering , Mckinney, Texas
