Principal Avionics Electrical Engineer — Rugged Systems

Engtal; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Las Cruces, NM, to lead the design, integration, and qualification of ruggedized avionics and embedded electronics. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of avionics hardware design experience and a strong background in FPGA design. Key responsibilities include managing analog/digital circuit design, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess strong documentation and leadership skills while thriving in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of avionics hardware design experience required.
• Extensive experience in FPGA and embedded system development.
• Strong communication and documentation skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of analog/digital circuits and power systems.
• Oversee schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

Skills

DO-254 expertise

FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog)

Altium Designer proficiency

Experience in ruggedization

Document management skills

Education

BSEE

MSEE (preferred)

Tools

Altium Designer

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Las Cruces, NM, to lead the design, integration, and qualification of ruggedized avionics and embedded electronics. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of avionics hardware design experience and a strong background in FPGA design. Key responsibilities include managing analog/digital circuit design, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess strong documentation and leadership skills while thriving in fast-paced environments.