Electrical Engineering Specialist

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $25 to $42 per hour. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.
SUMMARY
The Engineering Specialist, Electrical is a hands-on technical role responsible for executing electrical assembly, wiring, and test activities for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role builds on foundational electrical skills and expands into more complex harness builds, subsystem integration, electrical troubleshooting, and execution of electrical test procedures with minimal supervision.
The Electrical Specialist II supports prototype development, test articles, and low-rate production hardware, identifies and resolves routine electrical issues, and partners with engineers to improve build quality, reliability, and electrical integration processes. This role represents a fully contributing technical specialist progressing toward senior-level electrical authority.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.
Build and install electrical assemblies, wire harnesses, and cable assemblies for UAS platforms.
Perform electrical integration activities, including routing, securing, and terminating wiring within airframes and subsystems.
Execute electrical test procedures independently, including continuity checks, insulation resistance tests, and power-on verification.
Troubleshoot and resolve routine electrical issues such as wiring errors, connector faults, grounding problems, or intermittent signals.
Support board-level bring-up activities under engineering guidance.
Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Perform rework, modifications, and repairs on electrical assemblies in accordance with procedures.
Document build steps, test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions.
Maintain ESD compliance, tool control, and organized electrical workspaces.
Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical specialists, and production teams to improve electrical integration and build processes.
Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required.
Technical coursework or certification in electrical technology, electronics, avionics, or a related field preferred.
Hands-on experience in electrical assembly, avionics, electronics manufacturing, or aerospace/robotics environments.
Demonstrated experience building wire harnesses and performing electrical integration with limited supervision.
Solid understanding of electrical principles, wiring standards, and grounding practices.
Proficiency reading and applying electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and basic signal measurement tools.
Familiarity with common connectors, pinning standa