Electrical Design Engineer – Ground Test Equipment- R&D

Position Summary

We are looking to hire a dedicated Electrical Design Engineer to join our team who will support our Research, Engineering & Development (RED) team and help develop the next generation of Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE).

Responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of advanced electronic systems for Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE), including air data, fuel quantity, turbine temperature test systems, and other equipment. This role requires a hands‑on engineer with strong expertise in analog/digital design, embedded systems, and product development.

• Design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware from concept to production
• Develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for precision measurement
• Architect systems involving sensors, signal conditioning, data acquisition, and embedded control
• Perform simulation, analysis, verification, and troubleshooting
• Select components and optimize performance, reliability, and cost
• Support manufacturing, repair, and customer technical issues
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of electronic product design experience
• Strong expertise in analog design (signal conditioning, precision circuits, power)
• Strong background in digital/embedded systems (MCUs, ARM, communication protocols – SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, and Ethernet)
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad) and simulation tools
• Proficiency with lab equipment and debugging techniques
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

• Aerospace, avionics, or test equipment experience
• Knowledge of aircraft measurement systems (pressure, fuel, turbine temperature)
• Experience with FPGA/CPLD systems
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and automated test systems
• Hands‑on, innovative, and self‑driven
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Continuous learner focused on emerging technologies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English (Spanish a plus)

• CUSTOMER FOCUS We strive to provide the best services to our customers.
• INTEGRITY We are personally accountable for the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• TEAMWORK We are committed to a teamwork environment.
• ADAPTABILITY In an ever‑changing world, we are adaptable to the required challenges.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package.

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