Electrical Design Engineer (Digital)

WHO WE ARE…

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics manufactures certified instruments, avionics and power solutions for the global aerospace industry and operates one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world. The company’s True Blue Power division is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lithium-ion aircraft batteries, USB chargers, inverters and converters.     

THE POSITION…

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will design avionics, power electronics and battery systems with an emphasis on digital design. Experience the entire product lifecycle, from concept and requirements, through design, implementation, testing and certification, and field application. You can expect a variety of opportunities ranging from products for cockpit displays and instruments, local and remote sensing, data conversion and storage, lithium battery management, AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion up to 4000W, and in-seat power solutions. You’ll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with digital emphasis
• You have at least 5 years of experience designing electronic products
• You have experience creating schematics and PCBs containing mixed-signal circuits
• You have proficiency in C and VHDL languages for microcontroller and FPGA programming
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office products 
• You are able to work in a team environment
• You have strong attention to detail
• You are organized, focused and results-oriented
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• You have experience designing to environmental and EMI requirements such as RTCA DO-160 or MIL-STD-810/461
• You have experience with Design for Manufacture and Design for Test (DFM & DFT)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Design schematics for mixed-signal or digital circuits while coordinating with dedicated resources for PCB layout 
• Design embedded software for microcontrollers
• Design VHDL firmware for FPGA-based solutions
• Coordinate with other functional teams, including layout, mechanical, software, and certification engineers
• Build and troubleshoot hardware, including soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments
• Design hardware, embedded or PC-software tools to support product verification and manufacturing
• Prototype and execute test programs to verify compliance with applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements
• Create and document designs in required formats, including BOMs, ECOs, and work instructions

 WE WERE VOTED ONE OF THE 2021 BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote a healthy work-life balance and believe it is a valuable aspect of employee success and satisfaction.
• Our facility is temperature controlled, clean, and organized. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We pride ourselves on having a friendly and diverse workforce.
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have a flat organizational structure which allows for improved efficiency, easier decision-making, and improved communication between employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we have a food truck fest in the summer, employee luncheons throughout the year, monthly fruit/donut day, weight loss and step         challenges with prizes and we sponsor our employees in community walk/run activities.
• We have a small company feel even though we’re doing big things!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.