Engineer, Embedded Electronics

Job Description Engineer, Embedded ElectronicsJob Summary:The embedded electronics engineer will be tasked with board-level circuit design/analysis, troubleshooting, review of drawings, test plans/reports, substantiation of airworthiness requirements, and verification of design. This will include coordination with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, production, customer, and regulators.Job Responsibilities:Design electronic assemblies based on given technical requirementsCoordinate the production and verification of prototypesAssume management of existing product lines including undertaking necessary obsolescence redesignsCoordinate with mechanical design resources to design packaging of electronicsCoordinate with software design resources to explain HW-SW integrationCoordinate with system design resources to define electrical interface requirementsCoordinate with technicians to build/repair prototypes and test new ideasDesign of necessary test equipment to support development projectsManage design documentation: drawings, test plans/reports, airworthiness compliance, etc.Research and development into new methods and techniques as a part of product improvementAnalyze and determine project scope and risks for new development opportunitiesUtilize basic understanding of ARP4761 system safety analysis as an input to design considerationsCreate efficient ways of adapting existing products to new applicationsPerform root cause analyses and formulate solutions to findings for field and production failuresCreate test plans and reports for avionics qualification testing: DO-160, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, etc.Develop procedures for and execute programs for certifying complex hardware per DO-254Job Requirements:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Experience: 5-10 years in mixed-signal electronic design in avionics and/or sensor integrationSoft Skills: Must be self-motivated, highly organized, have excellent communication skills, and can quickly learn new standards and concepts through self-teachingTechnical Skills: Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Microcontroller Integration (STM32 experience preferred), PCB Layout, C Programming, Familiarity with Standardized Aerospace Parts, Strong Troubleshooting SkillsTool and Standard Experience: SPICE, Altium, Lab Test & Measurement Equipment, MS Office, MIL-STD's, DO-160, DO-254, DOD Design and Development ProcessWe offer an excellent benefits package, including life insurance, comprehensive medical and dental plan, profit sharing and retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and PTO. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education and ability.Qualified applicants should e-mail resumes to hr@howellinst.com.EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled