Electrical Design Engineer – Ground Support Test Equipment- R&D

Barfield Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total compensation and benefits package

Job summary

Barfield Inc is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for its Research, Engineering & Development (RED) team in Miami, Florida. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing advanced electronic systems for Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE).

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Preferred skills include analog and digital design expertise, proficiency in PCB design tools, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electronic product design experience.
• Expertise in analog design, including signal conditioning and precision circuits.
• Experience with PCB design tools and debugging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware from concept to production.
• Develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for precision measurement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills

Analog design expertise

Digital/embedded systems knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad)

Simulation tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking to hire a dedicated Electrical Design Engineer to join our team who will support our Research, Engineering & Development (RED) team and help develop the next generation of Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE).

Responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of advanced electronic systems for Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE), including air data, fuel quantity, turbine temperature test systems, and other equipment. This role requires a hands‑on engineer with strong expertise in analog/digital design, embedded systems, and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware from concept to production
• Develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for precision measurement
• Architect systems involving sensors, signal conditioning, data acquisition, and embedded control
• Perform simulation, analysis, verification, and troubleshooting
• Select components and optimize performance, reliability, and cost
• Support manufacturing, repair, and customer technical issues
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of electronic product design experience
• Strong expertise in analog design (signal conditioning, precision circuits, power)
• Strong background in digital/embedded systems (MCUs, ARM, communication protocols – SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, and Ethernet)
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad) and simulation tools
• Proficiency with lab equipment and debugging techniques
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, avionics, or test equipment experience
• Knowledge of aircraft measurement systems (pressure, fuel, turbine temperature)
• Experience with FPGA/CPLD systems
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and automated test systems
• Hands‑on, innovative, and self‑driven
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Continuous learner focused on emerging technologies

Additional

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English (Spanish a plus)

You embody our values

• CUSTOMER FOCUS We strive to provide the best services to our customers.
• INTEGRITY We are personally accountable for the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• TEAMWORK We are committed to a teamwork environment.
• ADAPTABILITY In an ever‑changing world, we are adaptable to the required challenges.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package.

Barfield is an equal opportunity employer.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.