Senior Design Engineer - Electronics

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My client is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to be responsible for the development and sustainment of Flight Control Computers (FCCs), Actuator Control Units (ACUs), and Motor Control Electronics (MCEs) for primary and secondary control systems for commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, qualify and transition to market best in class aviation electronics flight hardware
• Guide the evolution of the conceptual and detailed design phases through verification and certification
• Implement electronic hardware designs that comply with allocated electronics requirements
• Design circuits, components, and systems that meet customer specific application needs
• Create design artifacts (trade studies, simulations, analyses, test data, etc.) to support compliance to requirements
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed schematics, layouts, and simulation models for electrical designs
• Conduct analyses using software tools to characterize circuit performance and identify possible issues prior to hardware realization
• Perform prototype hardware testing to ensure compliance to specifications and industry standards
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Conduct hardware and software level integration and test including any performance anomaly investigations
• Identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during design, development, and manufacturing process
• Create detailed Verification and Validation plans and procedures for the testing of electronic boxes. Investigate and create new test methods and approaches.
• Support various aspects of technical project planning, including designs, proposals, cost estimates, schedules and technical interface meetings throughout the program lifecycle
• Create concise reports that document design decisions and analysis results
• Ensure integrity and conformance of the hardware design
• Support programs with some travel (5-10%) and the participation in presentation to customers

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution (MS preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of experience (or 7 years with a MS) in electrical design and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with circuit modelling and simulation
• Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout (Allegro Capture CIS, PCB Editor preferred)
• Familiarity with analog and mixed signal circuit design
• Familiarity with design and test for commercial aircraft environments (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, power quality, etc.)
• Experience with tolerance stackup analysis and sensitivity analysis
• Experience with requirement flow down, actuator sensor interfaces, commercial and military standards (RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and RTCA/DO-254 standards)

Metric Systems LLC is committed to maintaining an environment where every individual has a fair and equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. We strive to foster an environment built on respect, inclusion, and equal access to opportunities—where diverse perspectives strengthen our team and drive our mission forward