Senior Aerospace Electronics Architect

Expleo Group; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Career Development

Strong Team Culture

Job summary

EXPLEO GROUP USA is seeking a Principal Consultant Electronics Engineer (Level 5) to drive the design, development, and innovation of advanced aerospace electronic systems.

The role leads hardware design strategies for converters and motor drives, develops control algorithms, and ensures compliance with RTCA/DO-160 and DO-254 standards. Strong leadership and mentoring are essential as you collaborate with suppliers and OEM customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited or equivalent).
• 20+ years of electronics design experience (Bachelor’s), 15+ years (Master’s), or 10+ years (PhD) in aerospace or high-reliability industries.
• Strong expertise in power electronics design, including DC-DC converters, active rectifiers, motor drives, and control systems.
• Advanced experience with circuit simulation and design tools (Altium, OrCAD, PSPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM).
• Deep understanding of aerospace standards and compliance requirements (RTCA/DO-160, DO-254).
• Proven capability in analog and digital design, EMI/EMC considerations, and system-level integration.
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, ARINC, SPI, and RS-232.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of advanced aerospace electronic systems including power converters, motor drives, and system controllers.
• Define hardware design strategies for AC/DC converters, variable frequency motor drives, and control systems.
• Analyze requirements and develop hardware requirements specifications and interface control documents.
• Perform circuit design, schematic capture, and simulation using Altium, OrCAD PSPICE.
• Develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and perform system-level modeling.
• Lead magnetics design for EMI filters, inductors, and input/output filtering solutions.
• Conduct worst-case and thermal analyses, component derating, and performance margin evaluations.
• Oversee PCB design, board bring-up, and functional validation at system and component levels.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans, including DVTP and DVTR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with RTCA/DO-160 and DO-254 aerospace standards.
• Lead technical problem-solving and drive innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Interface with internal teams, suppliers, and OEM customers to support product development and delivery.
• Review and approve engineering changes, ensuring technical integrity and compliance.
• Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement.

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

PSPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

Job description

EXPLEO GROUP USA is seeking a Principal Consultant Electronics Engineer (Level 5) to drive the design, development, and innovation of advanced aerospace electronic systems.

The role leads hardware design strategies for converters and motor drives, develops control algorithms, and ensures compliance with RTCA/DO-160 and DO-254 standards. Strong leadership and mentoring are essential as you collaborate with suppliers and OEM customers.