Embedded Electronic Design Engineer/Embedded Systems EngineerLocation: San Antonio, TX (onsite)Industry: DefenseThe OpportunityLead the development of next-generation battery-powered test instrumentation from concept through production for military aircraft applications. As the Embedded Electronic Design Engineer you will design cutting-edge embedded systems with low Size, Weight, And Power (SWAP) requirements utilizing ARM-based architectures developing advanced test equipment. You will collaborate directly with systems engineering teams to create innovative solutions for military avionics test applications.Be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting critical USAF programs with opportunities for professional growth in aerospace and defense technologies.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop battery-powered test instrumentation systems utilizing ARM architecture (Cortex-A/M series processors)Implement embedded system power optimization techniques to achieve low SWAP requirements for portable test equipmentDesign circuit cards using Altium Designer from schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, and assemblyDevelop and integrate FPGA designs for signal processing, control, and data acquisition applicationsPerform circuit analysis, simulation, and verification using industry-standard tools and test equipmentDevelop embedded software and firmware for RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Edge and Ubuntu Linux platformsIntegrate and troubleshoot serial communication protocols including I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPICollaborate with systems engineering team to develop requirements, system architectures, and verification strategiesSupport product lifecycle management from concept to delivery within cost, scope, and schedule constraintsConduct design reviews and peer reviews, providing technical documentation and justification for design decisionsInterface with USAF customers regarding development progress, technical solutions, and requirements clarificationTroubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and diagnostic toolsQualificationsRequired :Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related engineering discipline5 years of professional experience in embedded systems design and developmentExperience using Altium Designer including multi-layer PCB design, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC considerationsProven experience with ARM architecture (Cortex-A or Cortex-M/Microcontrollers) including hardware design and firmware developmentStrong background in embedded system power optimization techniques and battery managementProficiency with serial communication protocols: I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPIAbility to obtain a DoD security clearanceDesired (not required) :Experience with avionics systems, aerospace applications, and U.S.
Air Force programsKnowledge of FPGA (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Lattice) with HDL coding (VHDL or Verilog)Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or Test Program Set (TPS) development experienceFamiliarity with MIL-STD-1760 (aircraft/store electrical interconnection) and/or MIL-STD-1553 (data bus) armament protocolsDevelopment experience in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461Experience with real-time operating systems and edge computing technologiesProduct development through production in accordance with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standardsExperience with Python, C/C++, or scripting languages for test automationExperience developing embedded software on Linux platforms (RedHat Enterprise Linux Edge and/or Ubuntu)