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Electrical Engineer
full timeEl Segundo, CA
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AT A GLANCE
Product & EngineeringFull TimeFull Time, Permanent
Required
- People Leadership
Preferred
- 3+ years experience
CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.
About the role
CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced electronic systems for next-generation drone defense (counter-UAS) solutions. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies including RF systems, embedded electronics, sensors, and power systems to detect, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial threats.
Key success factors for this role include:
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Hands-on prototyping and testing
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-driven environments
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test electronic hardware for drone detection and mitigation systems
- Work on RF systems including signal detection, jamming, and communication modules
- Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and prototypes for embedded systems
- Integrate sensors (radar, EO/IR, acoustic, RF) into defense platforms
- Collaborate with software, firmware, and systems engineers for full system integration
- Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in lab and field environments
- Optimize power distribution and battery systems for portable and fixed defense platforms
- Support EMI/EMC compliance and environmental testing (MIL-STD preferred)
- Analyze system performance and improve reliability and efficiency
- Participate in field deployments and system demonstrations
- Ability to work extended hours and/or some weekends for mission critical deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in electronics design and development (defense or aerospace preferred)
- Strong experience with: • Analog and digital circuit design
- PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, or similar)
- Embedded systems and microcontrollers
- Familiarity with RF systems, antennas, and signal processing
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
- Experience with DSP systems
- Understanding of power systems and battery management
- Ability to debug complex electrical systems
- Existing US Security clearance or ability to obtain one
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