Electrical Design Engineer - Analog/Mixed

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Climate controlled facility

Job summary

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in analog and mixed-signal circuitry for avionics, power electronics and battery systems. You will participate in concept, design, testing and certification, interfacing with safety-critical systems and delivering precise instrumentation solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of analog/mixed-signal experience, plus proficiency with

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in analog and mixed-signal design, particularly for precision instrumentation.
• Proficiency with design and simulation tools (PADS, LTSpice, or similar).
• Strong grasp of mixed-signal simulation techniques and PCB layout software.
• Solid understanding of signal integrity, impedance matching, and EMI/EMC practices (RTCA DO-160 or MIL-STD-810/461).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design avionics, power electronics and battery systems interfacing within high-performance, safety-critical systems.
• Contribute across the product lifecycle from concept and requirements to testing and certification.
• Provide analog/digital support to the power design team for AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion.
• Collaborate with production, certification and other engineering teams to ensure design quality and manufacturability.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

PCB layout

Signal integrity/EMI/EMC

Design tools: PADS

Design tools: LTSpice

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PADS

LTSpice

PCB layout software

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Analog/Mixed

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Wichita, Kansas, United States

About this position

COME JOIN MID-CONTINENT!

"Where your work is valued-above-market pay, real work-life balance, and a team that feels like home."

As an Electrical Design Engineer , you will design avionics, power electronics and battery systems interfacing within high-performance and safety-critical systems. Experience the entire product lifecycle, from concept and requirements, through design, implementation, testing and certification, and field application. You can expect a variety of opportunities ranging from products for cockpit displays and instruments, local and remote sensing, data conversion and storage, lithium battery management, along with providing analog/digital support to the power design team for AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion.

At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. In this role, you'll be an important part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

• You have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• You have a minimum of 5 years in analog and mixed-signal design, particularly suited to precision instrumentation, signal conditioning, and integrated circuit applications.
• You have proficiency with design and simulation tools (PADS, LTSpice, or similar schematic capture).
• You have a strong grasp of mixed-signal simulation techniques and PCB layout software.
• You have a solid understanding of signal integrity, impedance matching, and EMI/EMC design practices such as RTCA DO-160 or MIL-STD-810/461.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are organized, focused and results oriented.
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it's not a deal breaker)

• You have experience with Design for Manufacture and Design for Test (DFM & DFT)
• You have design experience in the aviation industry
• Design and implement analog front-end circuits, including amplifiers, ADC/DAC interfaces, and filtering stages to enable accurate signal processing for a range of instrumentation
• Lead mixed-signal system integration to design and verify reliable data conversion, filtering, and conditioning stages.
• Research new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new and existing designs
• Coordinate with other functional teams, including layout, mechanical, software, and certification engineers
• Build and troubleshoot hardware, including soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments
• Participate in rigorous testing and troubleshooting using tools like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers to validate performance against stringent requirements
• Design and integrate manufacturing tools for new products, as needed
• Create detailed documentation for design verification, testing protocols, and component selection rationales in required formats, including BOMs, ECOs, and work instructions
• We provide above-market pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right - every time.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives, and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
• We have a small company feel - even though we're doing big things!

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionicsprovides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Actual compensation offered within the targeted salary range will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.