Avionics Electrical Design Engineer - Schematics & Board Layout

Location: Melbourne, FL, US Persons only

Key responsibilities

• Design and analyze analog and RF circuits using schematic capture tools and performance simulation tools.
• Design and analyze digital circuits including processors, memory and interfaces, and assess throughput, processing architecture, timing and capacity.
• Provide technical supervision and direction for printed circuit board layout, including review and approval.
• Characterize analog and RF signals using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• Perform validation and verification so that products meet their design specification.
• Maintain awareness of obsolete parts on assigned products and provide appropriate resolution.
• Review line replaceable unit defect trends, identify systemic root causes, and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute engineering estimates for electrical design work of limited to moderate scope.

Required qualifications

• Designing and analyzing analog and RF circuits with schematic capture and performance simulation tools. 2 or more years for the mid level position, 5 or more years for the senior position.
• Ownership of a schematic package end to end, and the ability to direct, review and approve printed circuit board layout.
• Hands on troubleshooting of complex hardware using engineering laboratory equipment.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work design issues to root cause.
• STEM degree, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• U.S. Person status.

Preferred qualifications

• RTCA DO-160 and RTCA DO-254, and FCC or ETSI regulations and standards for airborne electronic hardware.
• Environmental testing including temperature, RF emissions, RF susceptibility and lightning.
• Strong foundation in RF and microwave engineering and wireless communication systems.
• RF circuit design at component level.
• Obsolescence management and sustainment of fielded line replaceable units.