Hardware Engineer (Avionics)

Randstad UK

Salisbury, UK

15 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.cv-library.co.uk

Tech stack

Board Bringup Computer-Aided Design Altium Designer ARM Architecture Automation of Tests Ethernet Failure Mode Effects Analysis Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Python (Programming Language) LabVIEW RS-485 Standard

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Schematic Capture Serial Peripheral Interface SC Clearance MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing Pcb Layout

Job description

Schematic & PCB Design: Create multi-layer rigid and flex-rigid PCBs using Altium Designer for flight control computers, power distribution units (PDUs), and sensor interfaces.
Avionics Bus Integration: Implement robust, low-latency communication bus architectures, including CAN / CAN FD, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
Power Electronics: Design low-voltage DC-DC converters, switching regulators, and power distribution circuitry optimized for weight, thermal dissipation, and efficiency.
Board Bring-Up & Verification: Lead hands-on prototype bring-up, fault isolation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) bench testing using standard laboratory equipment.
Environmental & EMC Qualification: Design for harsh operating environments, ensuring compliance with RTCA DO-160G, DEF-STAN 59-411, and MIL-STD-810.
Design Assurance: Produce comprehensive technical documentation (ICDs, DFMEA, BOMs, Gerber files) operating under ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality frameworks.

Requirements

Education: Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
CAD Tools: Advanced proficiency in Altium Designer (Schematic Capture, Multilayer High-Speed PCB Layout, Controlled Impedance, DRC).
Silicon Architecture: Proven experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (e.g., STM32) and microprocessors. Optional FPGA integration experience (Xilinx/Altera) is highly desirable.
Test & Measurement: Hands-on expertise in electronic diagnostics, soldering, EWIS harness integration, and bench-test automation (Python/LabVIEW).
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).