Avionics Hardware Engineer — Embedded Systems Research

Southwest Research Institute; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute's Embedded Systems Section in the Strategic Aerospace Department seeks an early‑career engineer to assist in avionics hardware design and integration. You'll work with senior engineers on schematic capture, circuit analysis, testing, and documentation, gaining hands‑on experience in embedded electronics, interfaces, and aerospace standards.

Based in Oklahoma City, you will contribute to hardware development supporting aircraft and ground systems, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 0 years: Academic, internship, co-op, or research experience involving electronic hardware or embedded systems preferred.
• Familiarity with schematic capture, circuit simulation, and testing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and update schematics, BOMs, interface definitions, and basic electrical design documentation under guidance.
• Perform circuit calculations, component research, tolerance reviews, bench measurements, and testing of analog/digital/power electronics.
• Support prototype build, bring-up, integration, and test of circuit card assemblies and embedded electronics.
• Learn aerospace design standards and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

SPICE/PSpice

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Multimeters

PCB/CCA development

Job description

Southwest Research Institute's Embedded Systems Section in the Strategic Aerospace Department seeks an early‑career engineer to assist in avionics hardware design and integration. You'll work with senior engineers on schematic capture, circuit analysis, testing, and documentation, gaining hands‑on experience in embedded electronics, interfaces, and aerospace standards.

Based in Oklahoma City, you will contribute to hardware development supporting aircraft and ground systems, and collaborate