Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

About AIR

AIR is developing a unique electric aircraft (eVTOL) for the private, logistics, and defense markets. With over 3,000 pre-orders for the AIR ONE and active fulfillment of defense and logistics programs, AIR is rapidly expanding its engineering, production, and flight testing operations.

Our multidisciplinary team is preparing for mass production while extending both manned and unmanned flight operations in the United States. We collaborate with leading aerospace and automotive partners worldwide to shape the future of advanced air mobility.

Joining AIR means becoming part of an innovative, fast-growing company where talented professionals work together to build the next generation of electric aircraft.

About the Role

AIR is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and validation of the aircraft's electrical power and electronic systems. This role combines hands-on engineering with system-level leadership and close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high-voltage (up to 800V) and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Design and develop aircraft wiring harnesses and electrical architectures.
• Lead system manufacturing, integration, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, software, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Work closely with global suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop creative engineering solutions for complex technical challenges.

Requirements

Must Have

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineering.
• Proven experience leading complex electrical system development.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with electric powertrains, motor controllers, and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience with system integration, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience using AI tools and LLMs to improve engineering workflows.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python is an advantage).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Advantages

• Experience in Aerospace, eVTOL, UAV, or Electric Vehicle industries.
• Familiarity with aerospace certification standards (DO-160) or military standards.