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Avionics Hardware Design Engineer
📍 Location: Melbourne, FL | Burnsville, MN | Cedar Rapids, IA
💼 Work Model: On-site Only
🇺🇸 Work Authorization: US Persons Only
💰 Rate: $60–$70/hour on C2C
🎯 Experience: 2–5 years preferred; up to 8–9 years maximum
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Avionics Hardware Design Engineer with experience designing, testing, and qualifying electronic hardware for avionics/aerospace applications.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in hardware design, RF/Microwave, SPICE simulation, PCB/ECAD tools, MATLAB, and EMI/EMC testing.
Must-Have Skills
- Hardware Design & Development
- 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
- Avionics electronic hardware design and development
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 and 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 or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Avionics, RF/Microwave Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in hardware design and development.
- Experience in Avionics / Aerospace / Defense electronics is preferred.
Key Focus Areas
Avionics Hardware | RF/Microwave | SPICE | PCB/ECAD | Xpedition | MATLAB | EMI/EMC | DO-160 | MIL-STD-461 | Hardware Testing | Verification & Qualification
Best relevant Avionics Hardware, RF/Microwave, PCB Design, SPICE, MATLAB, and EMI/EMC testing experience.
Salary : $60 - $70