Avionics Hardware Design Engineer

PeoplePilot; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePilot is seeking an experienced Avionics Hardware Design Engineer in the United States (Melbourne, FL) to design, test, and qualify electronic hardware for avionics applications.

The candidate should have strong PCB/ECAD skills, RF/microwave expertise, SPICE simulation proficiency, MATLAB use, and mandatory EMI/EMC testing experience, with DO-160 and MIL-STD-461 exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Electrical, Avionics, or related field.
• 2–5 years preferred; up to 8–9 years maximum; aerospace experience beneficial.
• Experience with DO-160 and MIL-STD-461 preferred.
• Strong PCB/ECAD, RF/Microwave, EMI/EMC testing skills.
• Experience with MATLAB and SPICE simulations.

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.

Skills

Hardware Design

RF / Microwave

SPICE Simulation

ECAD / PCB Design

MATLAB

EMI / EMC Testing

DO-160

MIL-STD-461

Avionics Hardware

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Electrical/Avionics/RF&M

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Job description

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.