Electrical Engineer

Natilus · San Diego, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-28

Salary: USD 120,000–170,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Engineering

Description

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics.

By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation

Work Summary:

Natilus is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and integrating aircraft avionics and electrical systems, including electrical architecture development, power distribution design, grounding network design, and system-level integration.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop, design, and integrate aircraft level electrical and avionics systems
Analyze and manage total aircraft electrical loads and distribution networks
Design robust and redundant power distribution systems
Perform system level trade studies and interface with suppliers to develop the aircraft avionics system
Work across teams to manage the integration of the electrical and avionics systems
Design and integrate aircraft level grounding systems for composite airframes

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of directly related work experience
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
Fundamental knowledge of aircraft electrical subsystems & associated requirements
Experience with electrical system architecture and analysis
Strong understanding of aircraft grounding
Experience with composite airframe electrical system development
Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
Experience planning and executing various system tests
Electrical harness design, build and installation
Capable of working with teammates to determine electrical load & wiring requirements for aircraft components
Experience establishing requirements, developing schematic drawings, creating a bill of materials and designing electrical power systems
Executing and leading systems tests and checkouts
Desire to work in a manufacturing environment working with techs and a multidisciplinary engineering team
Understanding of Part 23 requirements

Core Behaviors:

Build trust through ownership, transparency, and follow-through
Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully across teams
Lead by example and model expected behaviors
Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and business needs.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Plan – 401k
Unlimited PTO
Onsite Gym Access

Natilus Inc. hires solely based on qualifications, merit and competence. Natilus Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Natilus Inc. does not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Please note: Recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase

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