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Research Engineer - Avionics Hardware

USAFull-time$113,000–$153,0002026-10-08 → 2026-10-13

Core

Design, develop, analyze, integrate, and test avionics electronics, circuit card assemblies, and embedded hardware for aerospace and defense applications.

Role type

Junior Research Engineer (Avionics Hardware)

Builds

Avionics electronics, circuit card assemblies, embedded hardware, and related test equipment for aircraft and ground support systems.

Domain

Aerospace and Defense

Required skills

Schematic capture, circuit simulation, PCB/CCA development, embedded electronics, electrical troubleshooting, component selection, interface definition, circuit analysis, bench measurements, tolerance reviews, test procedure development, engineering documentation, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred skills

C/C++, Python, MATLAB, SPICE/PSpice, oscilloscope usage, logic analyzer usage, power supply usage, multimeter usage, valid driver's license

Technologies

Embedded Firmware, Hardware Support, Matlab, Python, SPICE

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, analysis, integration, and testing of avionics electronics, circuit card assemblies, and embedded hardware. Assist senior engineers with schematic capture, component selection, interface definition, circuit analysis, laboratory troubleshooting, and verification of analog, digital, and power electronics. Create and update schematics, bills of material, interface definitions, wiring information, and basic electrical design documentation. Conduct circuit calculations, component research, tolerance reviews, bench measurements, troubleshooting, and laboratory tests. Help build, bring up, integrate, and test prototypes, circuit card assemblies, embedded electronics, avionics interfaces, sensors, and related test equipment. Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, test, and manufacturing engineers to resolve technical issues. Prepare engineering documentation, calculations, test procedures, reports, design updates, and technical data.