Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a high-tech engineering team in Clearwater, Florida. This position focuses on circuit card and electronic board design for aerospace-related applications, combining hands-on engineering analysis with documentation and layout development. The role also involves diagnosing hardware issues, supporting component lifecycle decisions, and working within regulated design standards. This is a largely independent position with regular collaboration across internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities:
• Create and refine electronic board designs, including schematic development, card layout definition, and supporting design documentation for aerospace hardware.
• Interpret technical requirements and translate customer needs into practical electrical design solutions that align with program objectives.
• Investigate failures at the circuit board and component level to identify root causes and distinguish hardware-related issues.
• Evaluate electronic parts for availability and lifecycle risk, and recommend alternate or replacement components when obsolescence affects existing designs.
• Apply industry and regulatory design frameworks, including DO-178C and DO-254 considerations, during development and documentation activities.
• Use design tools such as Altium Designer to support schematic capture, board-level design work, and engineering updates.
• Partner with suppliers as needed to clarify technical details, review component options, and support material selection.
• Split time between desk-based design work and production floor support to assess hardware performance and resolve engineering concerns.• At least 7 years of experience in board-level electrical design, preferably in aerospace or a closely related electronics environment.
• Strong background in circuit card assemblies, electronic circuits, and printed circuit board design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to read, develop, and review electrical schematics and board layouts.
• Experience troubleshooting circuit board hardware and performing structured root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with component obsolescence management and identifying suitable alternate parts.
• Working knowledge of Altium Designer or similar electronic design automation software.
• Understanding of aerospace regulatory expectations and design assurance standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
• Comfortable working independently in a role without direct reports and communicating with suppliers when needed.