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Skyryse INC

Electrical Engineer

El Segundo, CA Posted 10 days ago $120,000 - $150,000

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Skyryse INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer III” (Aerospace Engineers) in CA: $144k–$144k, median $144k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Skyryse INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer III” (Aerospace Engineers) in CA: $144k–$144k, median $144k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA As an Electrical Engineer, you will be a key member of the Electrical Engineering design team. You will own the development, testing, and integration of advanced avionics and electromechanical systems. You'll design and debug circuits and subsystems, lead hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and testing, and drive system-level design verification and qualification efforts. This is a full time onsite position based out of our systems integration lab in El Segundo, CA. Responsibilities: • Design, troubleshoot, and debug Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), owning circuit and board-level designs from concept through validation. • Develop and implement design changes to PCBAs, and lead detailed failure analysis and root cause investigations at the board and subsystem level. • Design, fabricate, test, and validate complex wire harnesses and assemblies, including connector selection and installation. • Author, maintain, and execute test and acceptance procedures for system validation and certification. • Plan and conduct board-level and system-level testing, analyze test data, and present findings and recommendations to engineering teams. • Oversee calibration, configuration control, and testing of electronic equipment within the lab environment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with design standards. • Drive avionics system integration and subsystem verification activities, ensuring compliance with safety and aircraft certification requirements. • Plan and support qualification testing, including test setup, equipment checkout, and coordination with local Southern California test labs. • Collaborate with various engineering disciplines (e.g., Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Perception, Systems, Software, and Flight Test) to define interfaces, ensure robust system designs, and integrate avionics components seamlessly. • Lead or present at design reviews, providing technical insight and feedback on system integration, safety, and performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field. • 4+ years of experience in electronics design, testing, or system integration in aerospace or a related industry. • Demonstrated experience taking PCBA designs from schematic through layout, bring-up, and validation. • Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD). • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely. • Ability to travel within the Southern California area as required for testing and system integration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. • Experience in the design and integration of Avionics/Electromechanical systems within an aircraft environment. • Experience with safety-critical systems and regulatory requirements for aerospace automation solutions. • Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing (e.g., DO-160). • Hands-on experience with test equipment assembly, calibration, and system-level testing. • Previous involvement in a project that successfully achieved safety-critical certification, such as DO-17

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