Embedded Electronic Design Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX (onsite) – Defense industry

About the role

Lead the development of next-generation battery-powered test instrumentation from concept through production for military aircraft applications. Design cutting-edge embedded systems with low Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) requirements using ARM-based architectures to create advanced test equipment. Collaborate directly with systems engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for military avionics test applications as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting critical USAF programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop battery-powered test instrumentation systems utilizing ARM architecture (Cortex-A/M series processors)
• Implement embedded system power optimization techniques to achieve low SWAP requirements for portable test equipment
• Design circuit cards using Altium Designer from schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly
• Develop and integrate FPGA designs for signal processing, control, and data acquisition applications
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and verification using industry-standard tools and test equipment
• Develop embedded software and firmware for RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Edge and Ubuntu Linux platforms
• Integrate and troubleshoot serial communication protocols including I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPI
• Collaborate with systems engineering team to develop requirements, system architectures, and verification strategies
• Support product lifecycle management from concept to delivery within cost, scope, and schedule constraints
• Conduct design reviews and peer reviews, providing technical documentation and justification for design decisions
• Interface with USAF customers regarding development progress, technical solutions, and requirements clarification
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and diagnostic tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related engineering discipline
• 5 years of professional experience in embedded systems design and development
• Experience using Altium Designer including multi-layer PCB design, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Proven experience with ARM architecture (Cortex-A or Cortex-M/Microcontrollers) including hardware design and firmware development
• Strong background in embedded system power optimization techniques and battery management
• Proficiency with serial communication protocols: I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPI
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Qualifications (desired)

• Experience with avionics systems, aerospace applications, and U.S. Air Force programs
• Knowledge of FPGA (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Lattice) with HDL coding (VHDL or Verilog)
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or Test Program Set (TPS) development experience
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1760 (aircraft/store electrical interconnection) and/or MIL-STD-1553 (data bus) armament protocols
• Development experience in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461
• Experience with real-time operating systems and edge computing technologies
• Product development through production in accordance with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or scripting languages for test automation
• Experience developing embedded software on Linux platforms (RedHat Enterprise Linux Edge and/or Ubuntu)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program
• Access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure
• Certification discounts and association perks (CompTIA, IIBA)
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants
• Certified Career Coach