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Jobtailor lists this Hardware Engineer – Aerospace opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Design, develop, and verify VHDL code for FPGAs used in aerospace applications
Contribute to the design and implementation of ARINC 818 interfaces, including Fibre Channel protocols, video formats, timing, and link integrity
Support integration and testing of ARINC 818 systems using laboratory test equipment and custom test setups
Develop and execute test procedures for compliance, robustness, and performance validation
Participate in FPGA constraint management, timing closure, synthesis, and place-and-route optimization
Implement DSP algorithms and video processing blocks within FPGA logic
Build and maintain testbenches and verification environments
Contribute to the full lifecycle hardware development of airborne electronic systems, from schematic capture and detailed design through laboratory integration and verification
Perform basic circuit analysis, including power consumption, component stress, and worst-case checks, under senior engineer guidance
Collaborate with Systems, Software, and Manufacturing teams on hardware-software integration
Perform product configuration management and product lifecycle management
Support customer system-level integration and troubleshooting
Generate and review airworthiness and compliance documentation, including requirements specifications, design descriptions, and qualification test reports
Ensure designs follow internal coding standards, aerospace guidelines, and industry best practices
Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory diagnostic tools
Stay current with digital video, high-speed serial protocols, and FPGA technologies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
3 to 5 years of professional engineering experience in hardware design and development
Preferably experience within the aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics industry
Solid understanding of VHDL and FPGA development workflows, such as Xilinx Vivado
Familiarity with digital circuit design principles, high-speed digital interfaces, and basic signal integrity concepts
Experience using EDA tools for simulation, such as ModelSim/QuestaSim, and schematic capture, such as Altium
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn from senior mentors
U.S. Person qualification required due to U.S. export control requirements
Familiarity with ARINC 818 or other video standards, such as HDMI, NTSC, or VGA
Experience with scripting languages such as Python for test automation and data analysis
Prior exposure to DO-254 and DO-160 certification processes
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in VHDL code design and FPGA development for aerospace applications, with a strong focus on ARINC 818 interfaces and compliance documentation. Proficient in hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
VHDL Code Development
FPGA Design and Verification
ARINC 818 Interface Implementation
Digital Circuit Design
DO-254 Certification Experience
Hard Skills
VHDL
FPGA Development
Digital Circuit Design
Signal Integrity
Test Procedure Development
DSP Algorithms Implementation
Schematic Capture
Simulation Tools
Test Automation Scripting
Circuit Analysis
Soft Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Communication Skills
Collaborative Mindset
Eagerness to Learn
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Person Qualification
DO-254 Certification
DO-160 Certification
Industry Keywords
Aerospace
Defense
High-Reliability Electronics
ARINC 818
Fibre Channel Protocols
Digital Video Standards
HDMI
NTSC
VGA
Tools & Technologies
Xilinx Vivado
ModelSim
QuestaSim
Altium
Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
Multimeters
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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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