Electrical Design Engineer

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a Contract with a client in Mountain View, CA. The ideal candidate will lead the development and validation of HV battery systems, power distribution architectures, and safety-critical electrical components to ensure performance, compliance, and system reliability.

Rate Range: $90/Hour to $114/Hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Electrical Design Engineer Job Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design and development of high-voltage battery systems, power distribution architecture, and charging solutions for safety-critical eVTOL propulsion systems.

• Perform electrical analysis and simulations, including power budgets, voltage drop calculations, fault current studies, and thermal-electrical modeling to optimize system performance.

• Define grounding, shielding, EMI/EMC, and high-voltage safety strategies, including HVIL, isolation monitoring, and circuit protection schemes.

• Drive validation and testing activities, including high-current characterization, insulation resistance testing, and dielectric withstand (HiPot) verification.

• Conduct system-level trade studies and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) to improve electrical efficiency, reliability, and compliance with aerospace safety standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop technical specifications, manage component integration, and support aircraft certification efforts.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience designing high-voltage (>400V) electrical systems in aerospace, EV propulsion, or heavy transportation industries.

• Deep expertise in HV power distribution, battery electrical systems, BMS hardware, and electrical analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE.

• Proven experience leading HV system architecture, EMI/EMC compliance, safety-critical electrical design, validation testing, and certification activities in regulated environments.

 

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Vavilala.Sadanandam@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $90.00 to $114.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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