Advanced Lead Electronic Design Engineer

GE Aerospace; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,100,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Querétaro seeks an Advanced Lead Digital Design Engineer to shape embedded avionics hardware architectures in line with DO-254. You will lead board-level design, integration, and verification of state-of-the-art processors and FPGA assemblies, while mentoring junior engineers and guiding bids and proposals.

The role combines leadership with hands-on technical work across the design cycle, requiring decisive decision-making and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven board-level digital design experience including schematic capture, implementation, integration, and verification.
• Expertise in high-speed interfaces and timing analysis.
• Knowledge of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex avionics systems integrating digital and analog components.
• Support activities for new bids and proposals.
• Stay ahead of trends in embedded systems and components.
• Design processor and FPGA assemblies with schematic capture, layout, and review.
• Conduct board bring-up, integration, and verification; troubleshoot issues.
• Apply DFM, Maintainability, and Testability principles to improve quality.
• Interface with customers and provide expert guidance.
• Mentor junior engineers; lead multi-disciplinary design teams.

Skills

Board-level digital design

High-speed interfaces

Timing analysis

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Mentoring

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics Expedition

HyperLynx PI/SI

OrCAD PSPICE

LTSpice

Mathcad

MS Office

MS Visio

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Advanced Lead Digital Design Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge embedded systems for aerospace applications, adhering to DO-254 standards for New Product Introductions (NPIs) and Product Refreshes. Your expertise will shape avionics hardware architectures and support new bids and proposals.

Job Description Summary

As a Advanced Lead Digital Design Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge embedded systems for aerospace applications, adhering to DO-254 standards for New Product Introductions (NPIs) and Product Refreshes. Your expertise will shape avionics hardware architectures and support new bids and proposals. In this dynamic role, you will mentor and collaborate with lead design engineers on board-level circuit design, integration, verification, and documentation of state-of-the-art aerospace processors and FPGA assemblies. This position combines leadership with hands-on technical work, requiring you to contribute at every stage of the design cycle. You will operate within defined parameters to make critical decisions, apply innovative concepts to complex challenges, and drive solutions through immediate action or short-term planning. Join us to influence the future of aerospace technology and take your career to new heights!

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Architect complex avionics systems, integrating both digital and analog components.
• Support activities for new bids and proposals, contributing to our growth and innovation.
• Stay ahead of technology trends and advancements in embedded systems and electronic components.
• Design processor and FPGA assemblies, including schematic capture, component placement, layout constraints, PWB stack-up, and layout review/approval.
• Conduct board bring-up, integration, and verification activities to ensure robust performance.Troubleshoot complex issues involving processors, FPGAs, and memory components.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Maintainability, and Testability principles to enhance product quality.Participate in architectural trade studies and proposal development to drive strategic decisions.
• Interface with customers independently, providing expert guidance and support.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering their growth and development.Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring cohesive and effective collaboration.
• Propose and implement improvements in internal processes to drive efficiency and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in board-level digital design, including schematic design, implementation, integration, and verification.
• Expertise in designing high-speed interfaces.
• Proficiency in Board Level Timing Analysis, Stress and Derate Analysis, Signal Integrity & Power Integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex issues and apply critical thinking.
• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and sharing expertise with junior engineers.
• Internal candidate must be at LPB level.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of professional experience in digital design.
• Proven track record of architecting complex digital hardware systems.In-depth knowledge of the board-level digital design process, from schematic capture to implementation, integration, and verification.
• Expertise in laying out complex Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs).
• Experience designing with high-speed components such as Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGA, CPLD, DDR3 or DDR4 memory, flash memory, Gigabit Ethernet, and PCIe.Proficiency in working with large pin count devices, featuring 1000+ pins with 0.8mm device pitch or smaller.
• Skilled in High Density Interconnect (HDI) technologies, including micro vias, buried/blind vias, and back drilling for IPC Class 3 boards.
• Experience in designing high-speed serial links of 5+ Gbps, such as 10GBASE-KR, PCIe Gen3, and Fiber Optics.Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664, and TSN.Knowledge of OpenVPX and PICMG standards.
• Extensive experience in the Military, Aerospace, or Avionics sectors.
• Proficient with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise and HyperLynx PI/SI tools.
• Familiarity with OrCAD PSPICE or LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Visio.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to break down complex problems and apply critical thinking to develop effective solutions.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No