Senior Electrical / Hardware Engineer

Our partner is looking for a Senior Electrical / Hardware Engineer based in the United States. This is a fully remote opportunity focused on sustaining and modernizing safety-critical avionics hardware.

• Perform DMSMS assessments to identify obsolete or at-risk electronic components and evaluate their impact on product availability and sustainment.
• Develop mitigation strategies, including alternate component selection, technology refreshes, FPGA redesigns, and Last Time Buy recommendations.
• Design FPGA-based replacements for obsolete ASICs, CPLDs, PLDs, and discrete logic using appropriate development methodologies and tools.
• Develop and maintain qualified replacement Bills of Material and assess the technical suitability of alternate components.
• Support schematic updates, PCB design reviews, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, and hardware verification activities.
• Evaluate design and interface impacts against avionics standards and certification requirements, including DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A, and ARP4761.
• Support laboratory testing, hardware integration, troubleshooting, configuration management, and engineering change implementation.
• Produce certification-quality engineering documentation and communicate technical recommendations clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support ASIC-related design activities and FPGA technology refresh initiatives when required.
• Collaborate across hardware, systems, software, certification, and program teams to ensure engineering solutions meet performance, safety, and airworthiness objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of professional experience in FPGA development or embedded hardware engineering, ideally within aerospace, defense, avionics, or another safety-critical environment.
• Hands-on FPGA development experience with at least one major toolset such as AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microchip Libero.
• Proficiency with VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
• Experience working with DO-254 and DO-160 requirements or related avionics certification activities.
• Strong knowledge of digital electronics, PCB design reviews, signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Experience with avionics or embedded communication interfaces such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I²C, CAN, or UART.
• Understanding of DMSMS, electronic component obsolescence, replacement component evaluation, and technology refresh strategies is strongly preferred.
• Experience with FPGA technology refresh, ASIC-to-FPGA redesign, or replacement of obsolete digital logic is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ARP4754A, ARP4761, FACE architecture, or commercial and military avionics development environments is a plus.
• Experience supporting systems such as flight displays, mission computers, navigation systems, flight controls, radar, engine controls, UAV/UAS platforms, or space electronics is desirable.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment sponsorship.

• Compensation: $80–$85 USD per hour, with the full compensation package determined by experience and certifications.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.
• Professional Development: Certification assistance and opportunities to expand technical expertise and advance your career.
• Work Model: Fully remote position based in the United States.
• Work Environment: Flexible, collaborative, and people-focused culture supporting innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance.
• Impact: Opportunity to contribute to next-generation aerospace and defense programs involving safety- and mission-critical technologies.