Avionics Hardware Design Engineer

Cyient; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient seeks an avionics hardware design engineer to design, test and qualify electronic hardware for avionics/aerospace applications. The role focuses on RF/microwave design, SPICE simulation, ECAD/PCB work, MATLAB and environmental testing, with emphasis on DO-160 and EMI/EMC qualification.

You will create and review schematics, perform hardware testing and debugging, analyze failures, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support certification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Electrical, Avionics, RF/Microwave Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Avionics / Aerospace / Defense electronics is preferred.
• Relevant experience in hardware design and development.

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/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

Avionics Hardware

RF/Microwave

SPICE Simulation

ECAD/PCB

MATLAB

DO-160

EMI/EMC Testing

Test Plans

Troubleshooting

FAA TSO

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Electrical/Avionics

Experience in Avionics/Aerospace/Defense

Hardware Design & Development

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

LTspice

PSpice

TINA

Job description

Cyient is looking for an Avionics Hardware Design Engineer with experience in designing, testing, and qualifying electronic hardware for avionics/aerospace applications.

The candidate should have strong experience in hardware design, RF/Microwave, SPICE simulation, PCB/ECAD tools, MATLAB, and environmental testing.

Must-Have Skills

The candidate must have experience in most/all of the following:

• Avionics Hardware Design & Development
• RF / Microwave Design and Testing
• SPICE Simulation – LTspice / PSpice / TINA
• ECAD / PCB Design – Mentor Graphics Xpedition
• MATLAB
• DO-160
• EMI / EMC Testing
• Hardware requirements, specifications, and test plans
• Hardware troubleshooting and debugging

Nice-to-Have Skills

The following skills are preferred but not mandatory:

Experience with any of the following:

• DME
• VOR / LOC
• ILS
• Marker Beacon
• GNSS
• ADF
• Radar Altimeter

Certification

• FAA TSO

RF Simulation

• HFSS
• ADS
• Microwave Office

Additional Skills

• Technical documentation and presentations
• Customer presentations
• Good communication and collaboration skills

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/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/Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Avionics, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in Avionics / Aerospace / Defense electronics is preferred.
• Relevant experience in hardware design and development.