Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, integrate, and qualify digital, analog, and power circuitry with supplemental RF principles for avionics applications
• Design circuits incorporating microprocessors, memory, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and other high-speed and avionics interfaces
• Generate and review electrical schematics; support and review PCB layout (Altium preferred)
• Develop design documentation including HRDs, HDDs, HCIAs, and provide input to certification artifacts such as PHACs
• Design across multiple levels, from individual circuits to aircraft system architectures
• Utilize electrical analysis tools for power distribution, stress analysis, and related simulations
• Participate in proposal activities including task estimation, risk identification, and development planning
• Communicate effectively across multiple technical and functional teams
• Interface directly with customers, in person or virtually, to understand challenges and develop actionable solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel up to 10% as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical hardware design (aerospace applications preferred)
• Hands-on experience designing and developing avionics, RF, or sensor-based systems

Preferred Additional Skills

• Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python or C++
• Experience with aerospace systems, particularly integrated hardware/software product development
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Awareness of FPGA and firmware development requirements impacting electrical design
• Experience with RTOS integration and understanding of hardware implications
• Practical understanding of RF design, particularly in the L-band frequency range
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254
• Experience with design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Experience supporting production and test in geographically distributed environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to operate independently and determine appropriate technical paths forward with minimal oversight
• Pilot license or Part 107 certification (a plus)