Complex Embedded Logic & Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Triumph Group; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Triumph Group seeks a FPGA/PLD Electronics Design Engineer in West Hartford, CT. You will design electronic engine control solutions for actuator and motor control, interfacing with sensors, and digital communication, using PLD/FPGA and related hardware.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years FPGA/PLD experience, a BSEE (MSEE preferred), and strong problem-solving abilities. Collaboration across Electrical, Systems, Software, and Mechanical teams is essential, with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years FPGA/PLD design experience, aerospace preferred.
• FPGA/PLD digital design focus with analog interfacing knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to plan and execute projects.
• Ensure teams have requirements, direction, and resources to deliver.
• Establish realistic estimates for tasks to meet deliverables.
• Develop requirements, allocations, and compliance assessments.
• Generate block diagrams for PLD/FPGA and digital designs.
• Prepare for/Conduct SOI audits and design reviews.
• Perform analyses/simulations on digital and/or analog interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with TECS internal processes (NPI, design reviews).
• Meet Design-To-Cost and Design-To-Weight targets.
• Support internal/external customer meetings and design assurance.
• Assist transition of programs from development to production.

Skills

FPGA/PLD design

ASIC/CEH experience

DO-254 knowledge

CAD tools (DxDesigner, PADs, HyperLynx

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

MSEE preferred

Tools

Mentor Graphics DxDesigner

PADs 9.X–VX

HyperLynx

Mentor Graphics PADS

DOORs / Synnergy / Omnify

Job description

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Complex Embedded Logic & Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Location: West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328

Business Unit: Systems and Support

TRIUMPHdesigns, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Position

Triumph Engine Control Systems’ Electronics Engineering department is looking to fill a position for a FPGA/PLD Electronics Design Engineer in our West Hartford, CT location.

Our Design Engineers develop custom solutions for a variety of Electronic Engine Control applications used to perform actuator controls, motor controls, mechanical sensor interfacing, fuel regulation, digital communication, programmable logic design, and input power conditioning, to name a few.

The ideal candidate for this position should have excellent technical, analytical and problem solving skills, be comfortable communicating with internal and external customers, must be self-motivated and possess good interpersonal/team skills.
Experience with designing Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Programmable Logic Devices (PLD), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and other Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) is required. Knowledge of RTCA DO-254 Standard for Airborne Electronic Systems is recommended.

The candidate must be able to use various CAD tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics-DxDesigner, PADs 9.X thru VX, Hyperlinx, etc.), generate various documents related to requirements, design, validation, plans, procedures… be able to author technical reports, and work with lab equipment including meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, programmers, and data acquisition systems.

The candidate will interact with various engineers across multiple disciplines within Triumph, including Electrical, Systems, Software, Mechanical & Packaging, Project and Program Management… as well as external compliance officers including Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) or Organizational Delegation Authorities (ODAs).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other cross-functional team leads and engineers to plan and execute projects
• Ensure that teams have appropriate product and technical requirements, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively.
• Able to establish realistic estimates for completing tasks or projects, to meet customer and internal deliverables.
• Perform requirements development, allocation, and compliance assessment
• Generate block diagrams for various PLD/FPGA & Digital design concepts and circuit topologies
• Prepare for & Conduct SOI audits, Internal & Customer Design Reviews;
• Perform preliminary and detailed analyses/simulations on both Digital and/or Analog Interfaces
• Ensure overall compliance to TECS internal processes (e.g. NPI, Standard Work, Design Reviews)
• Meet or exceed DFx, Design-To-Cost and Design-To-Weight targets
• Support internal and external customer meetings
• Support Design Assurance and/or Qualification Testing
• Support the transition of a program from development to production

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering, MSEE is preferred.
• More than 3-years of relevant FPGA/PLD design experience. Prior aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Concentration - FPGA/PLD Digital Circuit design focus, with knowledge of Analog interfacing
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Skills.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Technical

• Actel, Xilinx, Altera based PLDs Design & Simulation Tools
• Analysis Tools (Mathcad, MS Excel, Minitab, Matlab)
• CAD Tools (Mentor Graphics suite: PADS, Hyperlynx, DxDesigner)
• Requirements & Configuration Management (Synnergy, Omnify, DOORs)
• Programming (Labview, Visual Basic, eTPU micro-code)

Non-Technical

• Schedule Tracking (MS Project)
• Internet (SharePoint, Intranet)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Our Vision

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values

• Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via [e-mail].