Hardware Engineer – Aerospace
Core
Designing and implementing ARINC 818 interfaces, FPGA logic, and digital hardware for airborne electronic systems.
Role type
Mid-level IC hardware engineer (FPGA/aerospace)
Builds
High-reliability digital video and data tools for military and aerospace applications
Domain
Aerospace and defense electronics
Required skills
VHDL, FPGA development, digital circuit design, EDA tools (ModelSim, QuestaSim, Altium), oscilloscope usage, logic analyzer usage, signal integrity analysis, test procedure development, hardware-software integration, airworthiness documentation
Preferred skills
ARINC 818 standards, HDMI/NTSC/VGA video standards, Python scripting, DO-254/DO-160 certification processes
Technologies
FPGA, VHDL, Python, ARINC 818, ModelSim, QuestaSim, Altium, Fibre Channel
Responsibilities
Design and verify VHDL for FPGAs used in aerospace applications; Assist with designing and implementing ARINC 818 interfaces including video formats and timing; Develop and carry out test procedures to assess compliance and performance; Diagnose and resolve hardware issues using laboratory tools; Support hardware development lifecycle from schematic capture to lab integration; Work with Systems and Software teams for hardware-software integration; Prepare airworthiness and compliance materials
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC