Electrical Design Engineer – Ground Support Test Equipment- R&D

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware from concept to production
• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for precision measurement
• Architect systems involving sensors, signal conditioning, data acquisition, and embedded control
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, wiring, and manufacturing documentation
• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Key Traits

• Hands-on, innovative, and self-driven
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Continuous learner focused on emerging technologies

Additional

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

Company Information

Barfield is more than just a prestigious name in the industry: it is subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering. We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.barfieldinc.com. Barfield is an equal opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. This law requires Barfield to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights. As a Federal Contractor, Barfield is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.