The Staff Engineering Specialist, Avionics will support the Avionics team in designing, verifying, procuring, manufacturing, and testing custom avionics systems for the X-BAT aircraft. This role involves setting up test campaigns, debugging issues, designing PCBAs, and building wire harnesses.
75k – 112k
On-siteHardware Engineering
About the role
What you'll do:
Set up and execute test campaigns for custom circuits and sub-systems such as verifying logic levels, voltage rails, and basic circuit functions
Support engineers through environmental qualification that includes temperature, vibration, altitude, humidity, etc.
Debug and root cause system and circuit issues
Design, verify, and deploy simple PCBAs
Architect, design, and build complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies
Assist with equipment procurement, set up lab space, and help set up prototype avionics manufacturing
Capture results detailed and clear documentation
Required qualifications:
2+ years' experience working in an electrical engineering environment and using test equipment such as an oscilloscope, multimeter, thermal chamber, etc.
Proficiency reading electrical circuit schematics and applying them to root cause analysis
Hands-on experience with harness design and build
Familiarity with CAD software such as Altium or equivalent
Familiarity with a PLM system such as Arena or equivalent
Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
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