Hardware Engineer - Aerospace

Data Device; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Device Corporation's Great River Technology unit in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Hardware Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to contribute to high‑reliability digital hardware and FPGA architectures for aerospace applications. Onsite role, you will work with senior engineers to implement ARINC 818 interfaces and high speed digital designs.

You will develop VHDL, verify FPGA code, build testbenches, and support the full hardware lifecycle from schematic capture to verification, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace or related field.
• 3–5 years of hardware design and development experience.
• ARINC 818 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and verify VHDL code for FPGAs used in aerospace hardware.
• Implement ARINC 818 interfaces and high-speed interfaces.
• Contribute to hardware development lifecycle from schematic capture to verification.
• Collaborate with Systems Software and Manufacturing for integration and testing.

Skills

VHDL

FPGA design

High-speed interfaces

DSP concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Eng

Tools

ModelSim

QuestaSim

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Company Overview

For more than 60 years Data Device Corporation DDC has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high reliability Connectivity Power and Control solutions for the Aerospace Defense and Space industries Our dedication to supplying quality products on time delivery and superior support has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve

Great River Technology GRT located in Albuquerque NM a wholly owned subsidiary of Data Device Corporation is a leader in high performance digital video and data development tools and services for the milaero industry Since its founding in 1996 it has developed partnerships with leading commercial and military companies worldwide

This position is 100 onsite at GRT in Albuquerque NM Due to US export control requirements this position is open only to candidates who qualify as a US Person This generally includes US citizens US nationals lawful permanent residentsgreen card holders and certain protected individuals including refugees and asylees

Hardware Engineer 3 5 Years Experience

Role Overview We are seeking a motivated and skilled Hardware Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our engineering team In this role you will contribute to the design development and verification of high performance digital hardware and FPGA architectures for advanced aerospace applications You will work alongside senior engineers to implement ARINC 818 interfaces high speed digital designs and mission critical FPGA firmware

Key Responsibilities

• ARINC 818 & High Speed Interfaces
  • Assist in the design and implementation of ARINC 818 interfaces including Fibre Channel protocols video formats timing and link integrity
  • Support the integration and testing of ARINC 818 systems using laboratory test equipment and custom test setups
  • Help develop and execute test procedures for compliance robustness and performance validation
• VHDL Development & FPGA Design
  • Design develop and verify VHDL code for FPGAs eg Xilinx used in aerospace applications
  • Participate in FPGA constraint management timing closure synthesis and place and route optimization
  • Implement digital signal processing DSP algorithms and video processing blocks within FPGA logic
  • Build and maintain testbenches and verification environments to ensure functional correctness
• Hardware Development Life Cycle
  • Contribute to the full lifecycle hardware development of airborne electronic systems from schematic capture and detailed design through laboratory integration and verification
  • Perform basic circuit analysis including power consumption component stress and worst case checks under the guidance of senior engineers
  • Collaborate with Systems Software and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless hardware software integration
  • Perform product configuration management and product lifecycle management
  • Support customer system level integration and troubleshooting
• Certification & Compliance
  • Assist in generating and reviewing airworthiness and compliance documentation such as requirements specifications design descriptions and qualification test reports
  • Ensure all designs follow internal coding standards aerospace guidelines and industry best practices
• Problem Solving & Continuous Learning
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and firmware issues using laboratory diagnostic tools oscilloscopes logic analyzers etc
  • Stay current with emerging trends in digital video high speed serial protocols and FPGA technologies

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field

Experience

3 to 5 years of professional engineering experience in hardware design and development preferably within the aerospace defense or high reliability electronics industry

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of VHDL and FPGA development workflows eg Xilinx Vivado
• Familiarity with digital circuit design principles high speed digital interfaces and basic signal integrity concepts
• Experience using Electronic Design Automation EDA tools for simulation eg ModelSim QuestaSim and schematic capture eg Altium
• Hands on experience with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes logic analyzers and multimeters

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical problem solving and communication skills with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from senior mentors

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ARINC 818 or other video standards eg HDMI NTSC VGA
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation and data analysis
• Prior exposure to DO 254 and DO 160 certification processes