Electrical Design Engineer (Digital)

WHO WE ARE…

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.  

THE POSITION…

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will design avionics, power electronics, and battery systems with an emphasis on digital design. Experience the entire product lifecycle, from concept and requirements, through design, implementation, testing and certification, and field application. You can expect a variety of opportunities ranging from products for cockpit displays and instruments, local and remote sensing, data conversion and storage, and lithium battery management, along with providing analog/digital support to the power design team for AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion. You’ll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering with digital emphasis.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience designing electronic products.
• You have experience creating schematics and PCBs containing mixed-signal circuits.
• You have proficiency in C and VHDL languages for microcontroller and FPGA programming.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are organized, focused and results oriented.
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• You have experience designing to environmental and EMI requirements such as RTCA DO-160 or MIL-STD-810/461.
• You have experience with Design for Manufacture and Design for Test (DFM & DFT).

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Design schematics for mixed-signal or digital circuits while coordinating with dedicated resources for PCB layout 
• Design embedded software for microcontrollers
• Design VHDL firmware for FPGA-based solutions
• Coordinate with other functional teams, including layout, mechanical, software, and certification engineers
• Build and troubleshoot hardware, including soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments
• Design hardware, embedded or PC-software tools to support product verification and manufacturing
• Prototype and execute test programs to verify compliance with applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements
• Create and document designs in required formats, including BOMs, ECOs, and work instructions

WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted. 
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives, and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
• We have a small company feel – even though we’re doing big things!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.