Avionics Hardware Design Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for an Avionics Hardware Design Engineer to take part in the hardware architecture, electronic circuit and PCB design, prototyping, testing, verification, and integration of avionics systems used in aircraft.

The successful candidate will work closely with R&D, software, mechanical, manufacturing, integration, and systems engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle of avionics electronic hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop hardware architectures and define lower-level hardware requirements for avionics systems 
• Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits 
• Perform the following activities using Altium Designer: 
  • Schematic design 
  • PCB layout 
  • Component and footprint library management 
  • Design Rule definition 
  • Manufacturing output generation 
  • Technical documentation 
• Review schematics, PCB designs, and manufacturing documentation created using OrCAD/Allegro or other professional PCB design tools, and support their migration to Altium Designer when required 
• Evaluate design requirements for high-speed PCB interfaces, including DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, HDMI, GMSL, SerDes, Parallel CMOS, HD-SDI, and similar technologies 
• Evaluate impedance-controlled routing, length matching, layer stack-up, and signal integrity requirements 
• Evaluate power architecture, DDR memory, high-speed communication interfaces, and video interfaces in SoC/FPGA-based systems 
• Perform hardware bring-up, testing, and verification of prototypes 
• Conduct measurements and troubleshooting using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, load banks, and signal generators 
• Contribute to power integrity, signal integrity, and thermal analysis activities 
• Analyze design-related issues, identify root causes, and implement necessary hardware design improvements 
• Support EMI/EMC testing and environmental/electrical compliance testing 
• Develop hardware in accordance with applicable standards such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, and relevant IPC standards 
• Perform component selection and evaluate alternative components, availability, manufacturability, and technical suitability 
• Technically follow the designed hardware through manufacturing, integration, and field operations 
• Perform verification tests and troubleshooting for issues identified during testing, manufacturing, and integration 
• Prepare technical test reports, design documentation, and other engineering deliverables 
• Work effectively with software, mechanical, manufacturing, integration, and systems engineering teams 
• Evaluate requirements and technical inputs from other engineering disciplines and contribute to the development of the most appropriate hardware architecture and design 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline 
• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience in analog and digital circuit/system design 
• Good working proficiency in Altium Designer 
• Experience with schematic design, PCB layout, component/footprint libraries, design rules, manufacturing outputs, and technical documentation 
• Knowledge of Cadence OrCAD / Allegro or similar professional PCB design tools 
• Ability to review and interpret schematics, PCB designs, and manufacturing documentation created using different PCB design platforms 
• Knowledge of high-speed PCB design principles 
• Experience with one or more high-speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, HDMI, GMSL, SerDes, Parallel CMOS, or HD-SDI 
• Understanding of impedance-controlled routing, length matching, stack-up design, and signal integrity principles  
• Experience with high-performance processor, SoC, or FPGA-based hardware design is preferred 
• Experience with microcontroller-based hardware development is preferred 
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as RS-232/422/485, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, SPI, UART, I²C, Ethernet, and PCIe 
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, load banks, and signal generators 
• Knowledge of power integrity, signal integrity, and thermal analysis, or willingness to develop expertise in these areas 
• Basic knowledge of EMI/EMC 
• Good technical English with the ability to read and apply technical standards, datasheets, and manufacturer documentation 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good technical documentation capabilities 
• Detail-oriented, eager to learn, and committed to continuous development 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced R&D environment and take ownership of assigned responsibilities 
• Strong interest in the aerospace and defense industry 
• Willingness to travel when required 
• For male candidates, completion, exemption, or deferment of mandatory military service 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace / defense industry 
• Experience working with standards such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620 
• Experience with VHDL / Verilog and digital design 
• Experience developing hardware for FPGA/SoC-based systems 
• Experience with video interfaces such as MIPI CSI-2, GMSL, SerDes, LVDS, or HD-SDI 
• Experience designing high-speed DDR/LPDDR, PCIe, Ethernet, or similar interfaces 
• Experience with EMI/EMC design and certification processes 
• Experience with thermal, power integrity, and signal integrity analysis tools 
• Experience developing UAV, avionics, communications, embedded systems, or electronic hardware through TEKNOFEST, TÜBİTAK, university teams, or similar engineering projects