Senior Electrical Engineer

At Heads Up Technologies, we’re redefining what’s possible in the air. Since our beginnings in a Dallas hangar in 1985, we’ve grown into a global leader in aviation technology driven by innovation, precision, and a relentless pursuit of better in‑flight experiences. From pioneering digital audio and lighting systems to uniting with STG Aerospace, ALTO Aviation, and Innovative Advantage under one brand, we continue to lead the way in cabin systems integration for business and commercial aircraft.

Join us as we shape the future of aviation where lighting, entertainment, safety, and audio come together to elevate every journey.

This is a full‑time onsite position supporting our design engineering team, responsible for the electrical design and development of both prototype and production units across the entire product portfolio—from concept and detailed design through manufacturing release and support of Heads Up Technologies, Inc. products and systems.

You’ll be a hands‑on designer who can also provide technical leadership on complex projects, collaborating closely with mechanical, software, and FPGA teams.

• Work Days and
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility to set schedule.
• Location:
  
  This is a full‑time onsite position located in Addison, TX.
• Compensation:
  Based on qualifications and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work Eligibility:
  Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Own detailed electrical design work including analog & digital design.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and ensure robust, manufacturable designs

• Plan and execute design verification and validation activities, including board bring‑up, troubleshooting and performance characterization.
• Responsible for performing highly accelerated life testing (HALT), environmental qualification testing (DO‑160G), etc.
• Produce, maintain, and review technical documentation including HALT summaries, test procedures, qualification test reports, product drawings, etc.

• Take an electrical lead on specific projects following department processes and standards and ensure that designs meet internal, customer, and functional requirements including schedule commitments.
• Work closely with mechanical, software, and FPGA engineers to create integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.

• Conceive, research, and implement engineering design changes yielding improvements in manufacturability and robustness in coordination with sustaining engineering team.
• Explore and evaluate new technologies, standards, tools, and devices for potential use of and integration into future products.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and support the development of junior engineers, fostering technical growth and team expertise.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Ten (10) - twenty (20) years of electrical design experience.

• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, including microcontrollers, processors, and/or DSP‑based designs.
• Symbol/Footprint Design, Schematic Capture, & PCB Layout:
  Experience with OrCAD Capture/Allegro PCB Designer or similar toolset (will be required to use OrCAD/Allegro).
• Experience with network/Ethernet designs and common communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, I 2 C, UART, etc.).
• Experience with hardware diagnostic tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, function generators, etc.
• Ability to research, understand, & apply functional & technical specifications, datasheets, hardware manuals, etc. to electrical designs.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers from other disciplines, including mechanical, software, & FPGA engineers, to develop integrated, multidisciplinary design solutions.
• Requires minimal supervision and consistently delivers designs that meet all required specifications and schedule milestones, while effectively managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
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