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Senior Electrical Engineer, Avionics Design

The Judge Group

Overview We are seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to join a rapidly growing engineering team developing flight‑critical electronics for advanced air and missile platforms. In this role, you will design, integrate, and verify high‑reliability avionics and embedded systems, working closely with cross‑functional teams across hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, and test engineering. This position supports new system development, active deployments, and customer‑operated hardware in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate thrives in hands‑on design work, system integration, and troubleshooting across both electrical and software boundaries. Responsibilities Own full‑cycle PCB design, including requirements gathering, schematic design, component selection, layout oversight or execution, bring‑up, testing, debugging, and system integration Perform microcontroller bring‑up and design, ensuring reliable integration within avionics and embedded systems Troubleshoot complex issues spanning electrical hardware and embedded software using lab equipment and basic software debugging tools Design and integrate power management systems, including power regulation, distribution, and protection Develop avionics payloads and subsystems, including sensors, payload interfaces, power systems, and networking Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses connecting electronic equipment within subsystems Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver mission‑critical products Participate in and lead peer‑level and cross‑disciplinary design reviews Support development, deployment, and sustainment of fielded hardware Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience 8+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex electronic systems Experience performing power system and electrical loading analysis, simulation, and validation Strong hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, logic/spectrum analyzers) Familiarity with thermal and EMI testing and basic embedded software debugging tools Experience with common electrical and communication interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS‑232/422, RS‑485, USB) Hands‑on experience with microcontrollers, including bring‑up and early‑stage design Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics and mixed‑signal circuit design Experience designing multi‑layer mixed‑signal PCBs, including stack‑up definition, impedance control, grounding strategies, and filtering Understanding of low‑ and high‑voltage power electronics and control systems, including harnessing, wire selection, and connectorization Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with high‑end consumer, aerospace, or military embedded systems Experience with battery‑based and AC power systems Ability to develop low‑level firmware for system bring‑up and test Background supporting defense, missile, or aerospace programs Understanding of environmental effects such as temperature and vibration on electronic designs #J-18808-Ljbffr

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