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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Airborne Electronic Hardware Developer - **Company:** Airbus - **Location:** Valencia, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Altium Designer, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Digital Technology, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), OrCAD, Cadence Virtuoso, Simulink, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Iq/oq/pq, Serial Peripheral Interface, Mathworks, Build Management, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related discipline + 10+ years of experience in equipment development for airborne systems within aerospace, defence, industrial, or high-reliability sectors + 5+ years of experience in DO-254 Certification + 5+ years of experience in Environmental Qualification + Strong expertise in: o DO-254 Certification o Environmental Qualification o Validation and Verification o Process Assurance o Safety critical analysis + Proven experience in system, equipment validation and verification + Strong understanding of safety-critical development environments + Previous experience in aerospace, avionics, UAV, or defence programs + Knowledge of certification processes and airborne compliance standards (DO-254, DO-160, MIL-STD environments) + Experience with FPGA-based systems and RF electronics + Exposure to full product lifecycle development from concept to certification and production + Professional working proficiency in English Desired Competencies & Skills: + Knowledge in: o FPGAs o Digital and analogic electronics o High-speed design o Signal and power integrity o Embedded architectures o EMI/EMC considerations + Knowledge in tools such as Vivado, Mathworks Simulink, Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD, or similar. + Knowledge in programming languages as VHDL, C, C++ or similar. + Knowledge in aerospace communication protocols and interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, ARINC or similar avionics interfaces) This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. ## Description We are looking for an experienced and motivated engineer with a passion for advanced digital systems and aerospace technologies. The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, in charge of the full life-cycle of the Design and Build of Airborne Electronic products and solutions. The main activities of an Airborne Electronic Hardware Developer are + Ensure compliance with aerospace and airborne standards DO-254 and DO-160 + Prepare technical documentation aligned with aerospace development and certification processes + Support equipment, hardware and firmware validation and verification, integration, qualification and environmental testing campaigns + Define equipment, hardware and firmware requirements and ensure system level requirements allocation + Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware developers, systems designers and certification responsible authorities + Participate in technical reviews, with internal customer teams (Design Offices, Chief Engineering and Program Offices) or external Certification/Qualification authorities (INTA, EASA) + Review component selection considering reliability, obsolescence, thermal, and environmental constraints + Management of supplier work packages for the design, manufacturing and validation and verification activities during prototype and production phases Associated competencies to main activities are: + Electronic Hardware Design + DO-254 Certification + Environmental Qualification + RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 + Requirements Engineering + Development of Control Systems and equipment ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)