Avionics Hardware Design Engineer

**Title: Avionics Hardware Design Engineer (Specialization-- General Hardware Design)

Location: Melbourne, FL or Burnsville, MN or Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)

Experience Level Needed- 2 years to 8years

Position type: contract.** Job Summary We are looking for an Avionics Hardware Design Engineer with experience in designing, testing, and qualifying electronic hardware for avionics/aerospace applications .

The candidate should have strong experience in hardware design, RF/Microwave, SPICE simulation, PCB/ECAD tools, MATLAB, and environmental testing .

Must-Have Skills The candidate must have experience in most/all of the following:

• Hardware Design & Development-Aero, Auto, Rail , Medical Device, Robotics , Space, Any industrial product comp, oil and gas
• RF / Microwave Design and Testing --
• SPICE Simulation LTspice / PSpice / TINA
• ECAD / PCB Design Mentor Graphics Xpedition
• MATLAB
• EMI / EMC Testing --Mandatory
• Hardware requirements, specifications, and test plans
• Hardware troubleshooting and debugging
• plans
• Hardware troubleshooting and debugging

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop avionics electronic hardware.
• Perform circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE tools.
• Design and test RF/Microwave circuits and systems.
• Create and review schematics and PCB designs.
• Perform hardware testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Support DO-160 and MIL-STD-461 qualification/EMI-EMC testing.
• Prepare hardware specifications, requirements, and test plans.
• Analyze test failures and identify root causes.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support product verification, qualification, and certification activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Avionics, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in Avionics / Aerospace / Defense electronics is preferred.
• Relevant experience in hardware design and development.