Senior Electrical Engineer

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a cutting-edge aerospace and autonomous systems client in Fort Worth, TX. If you're driven to build what hasn't been built yet and eager to influence next-generation technologies, the experts at hiring experts want to hear from you.

Compensation

$125,000 -$165,000

Overview

Our client is a technology developer specializing in autonomous aerial platforms and advanced unmanned flight systems. Their engineering teams create high-performance solutions used in mission-critical environments, with a strong focus on innovation, precision, and rapid iteration.

This senior-level role leads the development, optimization, and integration of complex electrical architectures for next-generation unmanned systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a technical authority—guiding circuit design, directing cross-functional engineering efforts, and ensuring robust, production-ready electrical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical hardware design for advanced unmanned flight platforms, including architecture definition, system-level integration, and component selection.
• Manage electrical engineering projects, driving schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional alignment.
• Develop and refine complex circuits, including microcontroller-based systems, power electronics, board-level designs, and embedded interfaces.
• Direct harness design and production, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and documentation using Altium.
• Integrate electrical systems with mechanical, software, and flight-test teams to ensure seamless platform performance.
• Solve high-level hardware issues, guiding root-cause analysis and supporting closure of non-conformance items.
• Support flight testing, including pre-flight electrical readiness, troubleshooting, and data-driven performance improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering strong technical development and collaborative problem-solving.
• Maintain compliance and documentation, ensuring all work adheres to industry standards and internal quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience, including 2+ years in aerospace, UAS, or other safety-critical/high-reliability systems.
• Deep expertise in analog/digital circuit design, power systems, CAN communication, and hardware debugging.
• Proficiency in Altium and modern ECAD tools.
• Skilled in advanced electrical testing, validation, and verification processes.
• Experience with board-level and component-level design, as well as complex harness architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve non-conformance and configuration issues.
• Strong leadership skills with experience running technical projects and managing deliverables.
• Exceptional communication and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Background in avionics, high-reliability production environments, or automotive/safety-critical hardware highly desired.
• Experience leading electrical development on unmanned or autonomous systems highly desired.
• Due to program requirements and associated security regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Company Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• 4 weeks of PTO per year
• 12 company holidays annually

What happens next

Once you apply, our team will review your background to determine whether your experience aligns with the role. And even if this position isn't the perfect match, you'll remain part of the Kelly Engineering network—giving you access to future opportunities that fit your expertise.