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Electrical Engineer  

Astronics Subsidiary  
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Description

Astronics - DME, a leader in aerospace safety products and applications, is expanding our engineering team at our organization located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our engineering team designs portable products for commercial and general aviation aircraft.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Understand existing circuit designs, schematics, and layouts and assist in the troubleshooting of nonconforming product. Create modified and clean-sheet designs to support product derivatives and new product development. Designs shall meet customer-defined requirements which include electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements of RTCA DO-160.

Select appropriate components for applications based on performance requirements, de-rating analysis, reliability considerations, and other failure modes. Respond to obsolescence notifications on existing components by identifying and qualifying suitable substitutes.

Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from concept through production and commercial deployment. Design, develop, code, test, and debug test support equipment software. Resolve any integration issues between software and hardware.

Lead the preparation of any documentation required to show compliance to customer or government requirements.

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers. Follow department procedures for configuration control and documentation standards.

The candidate must work closely with individuals from all disciplines, including sales, procurement, manufacturing, and quality.

Domestic travel may be occasionally required.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have:

B.S. degree in electrical engineering.

Three years' experience in analog or digital circuit design.

U.S. Person

Preferable experience

Exposure to RTCA DO-178 or DO-254.

Coding ability in C and C++

Skills

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Able to read, write and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, memos and specifications.

Mathematical Skills

Basic and advanced math skills as they would pertain to software algorithms.

Technical Skills

Basic understanding of electronics and automated test equipment. Able to proficiently use Microsoft Office tools such as Word and Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

Software Tool Skills

Expected to be capable of learning and using all types of software and firmware on any platform.

Reasoning Ability

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Possess the ability identify problems, deal with them, and work towards a solution.

Physical Demands*

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to pull handles and push buttons. Requirements may also include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment*

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
Position Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Design of multilayer printed circuit boards and products for high speed communication supporting USB 2.0/3.0, Ethernet at FE/1/2.5/5/10Gbps speeds, wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac & LTE radio integration, microprocessor and memory design & validation.

  • Learn and then participate as a lead in the board assembly release process, including BOM management, revision control, configuration management, hardware bring-up, and issue tracking.

  • Power management including budgeting, analysis and selection of regulators, design, and characterization as it relates to current draw and heat dissipation.

  • I/O design including USB, SPI, I2C interfaces.

  • Failure analysis of existing and new designs including the development of Failure Mode Effects Analysis reports.

  • Product validation and testing including final analysis and development of tests/reports /programming code scripts.

  • Use of and selection of test equipment- oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, meters, supplies, etc.

  • Periodical use lab equipment such as soldering irons and heat guns on SMT components.

Background Requirements:

  • BS in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering from an accredited university program.

  • Software experience in languages or environments such as C/C++, Python, Linux, Bash, Arduino, Raspberry Pi.

  • Design tool experience for schematic capture and layout, preferably Altium Designer.

  • Team player and methodical self-starter able to complete projects in a timely manner.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
 
About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.
 
EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.  

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