Senior Electrical Engineer

MissionHires is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer – Digital Hardware Design on behalf of an established aviation technology company. This engineer will lead the design and development of advanced digital and mixed-signal hardware for avionics and aircraft electronics, owning projects from architecture and schematic capture through prototype bring-up, verification, manufacturing release, and sustaining support. The role offers substantial technical autonomy and close collaboration with FPGA, software, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams.How You'll ContributeLead the architecture, design, and development of digital and mixed-signal hardware platforms for avionics and aircraft electronic systems.Own hardware projects through the full product lifecycle, including concept development, schematic capture, PCB development, prototype bring-up, verification, manufacturing release, and sustaining engineering.Design circuits incorporating microprocessors, microcontrollers, DSPs, embedded hardware, and communications interfaces.Develop schematics, component libraries, and supporting design documentation using ECAD tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, Altium, or similar platforms.Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting using appropriate laboratory equipment.Research component datasheets, specifications, and technical documentation to select robust, manufacturable hardware solutions.Collaborate with FPGA, embedded software, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams to deliver integrated products.Support design-for-manufacturability, verification, validation, production transition, and ongoing product improvements.Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to future hardware architecture and engineering decisions.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across hardware development efforts.What Makes You a Great FitBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.Senior-level experience designing digital and mixed-signal electronic systems.Expertise in digital hardware design, schematic capture, and PCB development.Strong knowledge of microprocessor, microcontroller, DSP, and embedded hardware architectures.Experience using OrCAD, Allegro, Altium, or similar ECAD platforms for schematic capture and component library development.Strong understanding of communication interfaces and protocols, including Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, and related technologies.Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting using laboratory equipment.Ability to interpret datasheets, component specifications, and technical documentation to develop reliable hardware solutions.Ability to independently manage multiple hardware development projects from concept through manufacturing.Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with mechanical, FPGA, software, and manufacturing engineering teams.U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status; visa sponsorship is not available.Perks & BenefitsSalary range of $150,000 to $170,000 per year.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.Company-sponsored life and disability insurance.401(k) retirement savings program.Paid vacation and company holidays.Professional development and technical training opportunities.Collaborative engineering environment with meaningful technical ownership and direct influence on product decisions.Opportunity to work on advanced aviation technology from concept through production.Stable organization with long-tenured leadership and a strong business backlog.Minimal travel requirements.