Sr. Electrical Engineer

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

Seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and qualification of ruggedized avionics and embedded electronics. This role offers the opportunity to work on full lifecycle product development, supporting both military and commercial aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of analog/digital circuits, power systems, and embedded platforms
• Architect systems with FPGAs, microprocessors, and COTS components
• Oversee schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
• Ensure compliance with DO-254, DO-160, and MIL-STD-810 standards
• Perform signal integrity, thermal, and impedance analysis
• Direct technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR) and manage documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Required Skills:

• Deep expertise in DO-254 and DO-160/MIL-STD-810 compliant hardware
• Proficient in FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog) and integration workflows
• Skilled with Altium Designer, SolidWorks Electrical, and AutoCAD
• Experience with ruggedization for aerospace and defense environments
• Familiar with system simulation tools and test methodologies

Qualifications:

• BSEE required; MSEE preferred
• 5+ years in avionics hardware design
• Extensive experience in FPGA and embedded system development
• Strong documentation, team leadership, and communication skills

What We Look For:

• Engineering leadership with a detail-oriented, systems-level mindset
• A collaborative communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Mission-driven with a commitment to innovation, quality, and reliability