Avionics Hardware Research Engineer, Embedded Systems

Southwest Research Institute; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in Oklahoma City is seeking an entry-level Engineer - Research Engineer for Avionics Hardware. You will contribute to design, development, integration, and test of avionics electronics and embedded hardware for aerospace applications.

You'll learn schematic capture, component selection, interface definitions, circuit analysis, and lab troubleshooting while collaborating with systems, software, firmware, and mechanical engineers to deliver robust hardware solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with electronic hardware, embedded systems, or avionics through academics or internships.
• Familiarity with schematic capture, circuit simulation, or lab instrumentation preferred.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, MATLAB is desirable.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, integration, and test of avionics electronics and embedded hardware.
• Assist with schematic capture, component selection, and interface definitions.
• Develop knowledge of avionics hardware design and lab testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware with software and mechanical systems.
• Prepare documentation, calculations, and test procedures.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

SPICE/PSpice

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Multimeters

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in Oklahoma City is seeking an entry-level Engineer - Research Engineer for Avionics Hardware. You will contribute to design, development, integration, and test of avionics electronics and embedded hardware for aerospace applications.

You'll learn schematic capture, component selection, interface definitions, circuit analysis, and lab troubleshooting while collaborating with systems, software, firmware, and mechanical engineers to deliver robust hardware solutions.