Senior Electronics Design Engineer, Avionics

GE Aerospace

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Rockledge, FL
Salary
$130,000–$173,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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Similar $182k
This role $152k
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This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $166,916–$197,562 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (General Electric Aerospace) designs and produces commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Engines

GE Aerospace currently has 40 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$173,000 across 23 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Electronics Design Engineer, Avionics

Senior Electronics Design Engineer - Avionics The Senior Electronics Design Engineer joins the engineering team to architect moderately complex avionics computer hardware systems containing both digital and analog components. This leadership and hands-on role involves mentoring experienced engineers, conducting trade studies, and supporting new bid proposals while managing the full design cycle for aerospace processor and FPGA assemblies. The candidate will work with high-speed technologies including Gigahertz microprocessors, DDR4 memory, and 5+ Gbps serial links like PCIe Gen3 and Fiber Optics. Key technical requirements include experience with HDI manufacturing, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and OpenVPX standards. The role requires proficiency in tools such as Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, Hyperlinx PI/SI, and OrCAD PSPICE. This position addresses critical hardware integration and verification challenges within the aerospace and defense sectors to ensure reliable performance for advanced aircraft systems.

What you'll do

  • Architect moderately complex avionics computer hardware systems containing both digital and analog components.
  • Maintain specialized knowledge of semiconductor processors, System on Chip (SoC), and FPGA component architectures.
  • Conduct and mentor engineers in board-level circuit design, integration, verification, and documentation.
  • Participate in hardware design architectural trade studies, reviews, and proposals for new bids.
  • Resolve complex technical issues in hardware design and manufacturing through data analysis and proactive planning.
  • Act as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues.
  • Lead small projects with moderate risks and manage associated resources.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship status is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in design.
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 15+ years of experience in digital design (preferred).
  • Proven history of architecting complex digital hardware (preferred).
  • Knowledge of board level digital design processes, high-speed serial links, and aerospace standards like DO-254 (preferred).
  • Proficiency in technical writing and communication (preferred).
  • Export-controlled information.

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