Electrical Engineer [Propulsion]
Odys Aviation - Long Beach, CA
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About OdysOur mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally.To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We're deploying aircraft with launch partners (Fiji Airways, Honeywell, Aramex, US Navy) beginning in late 2025 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract.We're a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops (completed transition flight faster than our peers) combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, that roll, that fly. Together, we've been learning, developing, building, testing, and preparing for this challenge our entire lives.ResponsibilitiesApply core electrical engineering principles to design, evaluate, and improve electrical systems and subsystemsExecute battery test profiles, performance characterization, and validation activitiesSupport BMS hardware and software development, including protection and safety functionsDesign and document aircraft-grade wire and cable harnesses using Rapid Harness or similar toolsFabricate, assemble, modify, test, and troubleshoot prototype and production-level harnesses and electrical assembliesDesign prototype PCBs (daughter boards, signal conditioning, interfaces) using Altium DesignerBuild and maintain electrical integration and system-level test rigsInstall, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components in accordance with engineering and test proceduresDiagnose electrical faults, perform soldering and rework, and maintain electrical hardwareCollaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, flight testing and systems engineers during prototype development and testingParticipate in technical training as needed and apply new knowledge to engineering tasksQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's degree preferred)2-5 years of relevant industry experience (aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics, or similar fields)Strong understanding of low-voltage battery systems and BMS hardware/software architecturesHands-on experience with electronics prototyping and power tools (soldering, crimping, wiring, thermal imaging, multimeters, etc.)Proficiency with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and data acquisition systemsExperience working in fast-paced engineering environments with frequent design iterationsAbility to debug complex electrical issues methodically and independentlyStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively in cross-functional engineering teamsProficiency with MS Office and CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and Altium Designer
Created: 2026-04-02