Electronic Hardware Engineer

Our client is a well-established company in the aerospace sector, operating since 1962 in the design and production of avionics equipment and systems for airplanes and helicopters.

Role: Electronic Hardware Engineer
Location: Cassina de’ Pecchi, Milan
Contract: Permanent, salary to be defined based on experience

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and development of electronic hardware for avionics systems, selecting suitable components in terms of performance, reliability, and cost
• Design of analog and digital circuit systems, focusing on high-reliability and safety-critical applications
• Ensure compliance of design with aviation standards and certifications (DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, MIL-STD)
• Develop hardware interfaces for communication protocols such as ARINC 429, CAN bus, Ethernet, and proprietary avionics protocols
• Address system-level integration issues related to interference, noise immunity, and fault tolerance
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis on hardware systems, both in the lab and, if required, on aircraft at manufacturer premises
• Create detailed design documentation, including circuit diagrams, design specifications, testing procedures, and compliance reports
• Collaborate with avionics software engineers to ensure smooth integration of hardware and software components
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to other engineering teams and production

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience (4+ years) as an Electronic Hardware Engineer in the avionics field
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the design and development of avionics communication systems (e.g. intercoms)
• Experience with safety-critical systems, including redundancy design and fault-tolerant architectures
• Familiarity with avionics hardware certification processes, including participation in certification testing and audits
• Experience with environmental testing (temperature, vibration, EMI) specific to aerospace applications
• Knowledge of modern avionics architectures and system integration within aircraft environments
• Ability to monitor project timelines, milestones, and budgets in collaboration with the Program Manager