Electrical Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

At Heads Up Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in the air. Since our beginnings in a Dallas hangar in 1985, we've grown into a global leader in aviation technology driven by innovation, precision, and a relentless pursuit of better in-flight experiences. From pioneering digital audio and lighting systems to uniting with STG Aerospace, ALTO Aviation, and Innovative Advantage under one brand, we continue to lead the way in cabin systems integration for business and commercial aircraft. Join us as we shape the future of aviation where lighting, entertainment, safety, and audio come together to elevate every journey.

This is a full-time onsite position supporting our design engineering team, responsible for the electrical design and development of both prototype and production units across the entire product portfolio—from concept and detailed design through manufacturing release and support of Heads Up Technologies, Inc. products and systems.

You'll be a hands-on designer responsible for your own boards and subsystems, working under the guidance of senior engineers and the Electrical Engineering Manager, and collaborating closely with mechanical, software, and FPGA teams.

Key Details

• Work Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility to set schedule.
• Location: This is a full-time onsite position located in Addison, TX.
• Compensation: Based on qualifications and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work Eligibility: Must be a United States citizen.

What you'll do

Design and Implementation

• Own detailed electrical design work including analog & digital design.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and ensure robust, manufacturable designs

Verification, Validation, and Certification

• Plan and execute design verification and validation activities, including board bring-up, troubleshooting and performance characterization.
• Responsible for performing highly accelerated life testing (HALT), environmental qualification testing (DO-160G), etc.
• Produce, maintain, and review technical documentation including HALT summaries, test procedures, qualification test reports, product drawings, etc.

Collaboration and Project Support

• Own assigned tasks and subsystems within larger projects following department processes and standards and ensure that designs meet internal, customer, and functional requirements, including schedule commitments.
• Conceive, research, and implement engineering design changes yielding improvements in manufacturability and robustness in coordination with sustaining engineering team.

Learning and Continuous Improvement:

• Explore and evaluate new technologies, standards, tools, and devices for potential use of and integration into future products.
• Participate actively in design reviews – both presenting your work and providing constructive feedback to peers.

What will make you successful in this role

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Three (3) - ten (10) years of electrical design experience.

Core Technical Skills

• Experience with analog and digital circuit design, including microcontrollers, processors, and/or DSP-based designs.
• Symbol/Footprint Design, Schematic Capture, & PCB Layout: Experience with OrCAD Capture/Allegro PCB Designer or similar toolset (will be required to use OrCAD/Allegro).
• Experience with processors, microcontrollers, and/or DSP-based designs.
• Experience with network/Ethernet designs and common communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, I 2 C, UART, etc.). Experience with hardware diagnostic tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, function generators, etc.
• Ability to research, understand, & apply functional & technical specifications, datasheets, hardware manuals, etc. to electrical designs.

Ways of Working

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers from other disciplines, including mechanical, software, & FPGA engineers, to develop integrated, multidisciplinary design solutions.
• Requires minimal supervision and consistently delivers designs that meet all required specifications and schedule milestones and deadlines.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including documenting designs and test results clearly.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with embedded software (C, assembly, etc.) and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with RTCA DO-160G or similar environmental and electrical qualification standards
• FPGA/ASIC design experience (will be required to use Xilinx FPGAs & toolset).

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Ability for growth: Own real hardware early, with senior engineers nearby.
• End-to-end visibility: See how your designs fit into full systems used on business jets and premium aircraft platforms.
• Collaboration: Join a multi-disciplinary team that spans audio, video, lighting, IFE/CMS, and safety systems across global sites in the US and Europe.

Perks and Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities to plan for the future with our 401(k) program.
• Paid Time Off - Take the well-deserved time off you need.
• Life Insurance - Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with life insurance coverage.
• Health and wellness benefits including Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
• Positive and inclusive work culture with a laid-back work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexibility in your schedule to accommodate personal needs.

Why Us?

At Heads Up Technologies, you have the opportunity and support to reach for the sky collaborating internally and with partners to deliver artistry in engineering.

Every position in our company has its unique responsibilities, but they all require the same traits: motivated, self-starter, creative, enthusiastic and dependable. A team player that has respect for the opinions and input of others. Performance- and process-driven. Someone who gives 110% at work but still seeks balance by making time with family and hobbies a priority.

Did this post spark something in you? If so, we're looking forward to reviewing your resume!

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