Hardware Engineer

Role & responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing new Printed Circuit Boards with experience doing controller development, HMI display, DC-to-DC conversion power supply, and 28 VDC power supply designs using tools like Altium. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting existing electrical systems and making design improvements.

Responsibilities:
• Develop microcontroller based electrical controllers & DC switching power supplies for electromechanical systems for business jet program.
• Responsibility includes specification, architecture, circuit design, simulation, schematic, layout, prototype test, qualification/certification tests and manufacturing support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of mechanical engineers, operations, quality, suppliers and customers.
• Design responsibility includes parts selection taking into consideration of obsolescence, availability and cost.
• Redesign / Modify existing electrical systems to resolve the field issues.
• PCB design using Altium Designer.
• System wiring harness and cable design.
• Hardware and software testing. System Compliance Testing.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Skills:
• Understanding of analog & digital circuits (Motor controls, MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers MSP’s, STM’s etc.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design using Altium software, circuit design, troubleshooting, verification, and validation.
• Proficient in software tools such as Altium or similar design tools for electrical PCB design and layout.
• Knowledge/experience in firmware programming is plus.
• Knowledge/experience of RTCA DO160 test requirements for qualification/certification.
• Proficiency with lab equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (RS232, RS485, Ethernet).