Principal Hardware Design Engineer - Computing Products (Remote)

About the role

This role supports all phases of the hardware development lifecycle—program pursuit, design, integration, verification, and factory transition.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) for Avionics Computers (Processors, Memory, interfaces)
• Work with lab equipment for integration testing of hardware designs
• Schematic capture of digital/analog mixed signal electrical circuit designs
• Avionics I/O (Ethernet, ARINC 429, MIL-STD 1553, PCIe)
• Oversight of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout
• Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)
• Mentoring and delegating tasks to less experienced engineers

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently on assigned tasks
• Experience in the Defense or Aerospace industry
• EMI/EMC, Lighting protection circuits and testing
• Demonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or Printed Circuit Board layout
• Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, or DO-254, MIL-STD-461
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions

Benefits

The ISU Research Park - Careers offers direct access to 3,000 acres of contiguous university-owned test ground, providing unparalleled opportunities for ag-tech development, field trials, and large-scale research projects. The adjacent airport, robust infrastructure, and collaboration with Iowa State's BioCentury Research Farm (BCRF) create a unique environment where research seamlessly transitions to real-world application. By fostering collaboration between industry leaders, Iowa State University, and emerging talent, ISURP plays a crucial role in building the workforce of tomorrow—right here in Ames, Iowa.

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