Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with relevant hardware development experience.
5+ years of experience in hardware development for degreed candidates.
10+ years of professional experience in hardware development for non-degreed candidates.
Strong understanding of electronic avionics equipment and circuitry.
Experience in leading engineering teams and projects, particularly in the avionics field.
Responsibilities
Lead design efforts for new avionics products following established processes.
Support sustaining engineering and lead failure investigations in electrical engineering.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various engineering domains.
Conduct concept designs and feasibility studies for potential products.
Develop detailed circuit card designs that focus on reliability and safety requirements.
Prepare and lead design review meetings for circuit card hardware.
Engage in hardware testing and debugging, including integration and qualification activities.
Benefits
Benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available.
401(k) with immediate matching contributions.
Option for a 9/80 work schedule - enjoy every other Friday off.
Generous vacation policy and 14 paid holidays, including a week off in December.
Tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education.
Access to gym reimbursement and wellness programs, including One Pass Select.
Full Job Description
Summary
Follow established processes to design, modify, and evaluate components or circuitry used in electronic avionics equipment and devices. Analyze equipment and conduct experimental tests to confirm operational requirements are met and to establish conformity to applicable standards. Responsible for the full life cycle of the product and is expected to operate with general direction and minimal direct supervision to handle complex electrical engineering assignments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Leads and/or supports design activities or estimates for innovative new products while following established development processes and procedures.
Leads sustaining engineering activities and failure investigations providing technical direction, coordination, and structured oversight of sustaining efforts across the Electrical Engineering department.
Works effectively with members of a multidiscipline product development team including Mechanical, Test, Reliability, Systems, Safety, Software, and Verification Engineering,
Completes conceptual designs and trade studies to define design re-use in potential new products and assess the feasibility of meeting new requirements.
Completes high reliability focused detailed designs that incorporate design for test considerations and parts derating criteria to meet the functional and performance requirements of safety critical designs.
Develops circuit card hardware requirements, design documentation, schematics, block diagrams, board-level test procedures and power estimates for circuit card designs.
Prepares and leads circuit card design reviews.
Works closely with and provides direction to PCB Designers in the layout of boards ranging from 8 to 16 Layers of complexity.
Engages in hardware test debug, integration, qualification, and verification activities.
May support ROM estimates for business proposals.
Competency - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Minimum Qualifications
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
Education and/or Experience
Degreed
Bachelor's (or Master's) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in Physics or Mathematics with knowledge of, and experience with hardware development that is commensurate with the skills listed below.
Five or more years of experience in hardware development.
Non-Degreed
Ten or more years professional work experience with knowledge of, and experience with, hardware development that is commensurate with the skills listed below.
What We Offer:
Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full-time employee at Universal Avionics.
Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low-deductible PPO)
Preventive care covered at 100%
Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
Teladoc virtual care access
Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
9/80 work schedule option - every other Friday off
Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
Tuition reimbursement
Gym reimbursement
Wellness programs:
One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
Travel assistance and employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support:
Up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix
Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate
Includes mental health, financial, legal, work-life, medical navigation, and life coaching support
And more!
About Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics is a leading manufacturer of innovative avionics systems for business jets, turboprop aircraft, transport aircraft, helicopters, regional and commercial airliners used by corporate, military and airline operators. The company is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona and has additional offices in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Singapore. Universal Avionics has been providing avionics solutions for over 30 years and has a reputation for delivering quality products and exceptional customer service.
