Sunshine Avionics LLC, located in Miramar, Florida, is a leading provider of the highest quality MRO and manufacturing services for advanced avionic component repairs, and is also a HEICO Avionics company.
Sunshine Avionics' significant investments in automatic test equipment (ATE), combined with a talented team of hands-on engineers, has resulted in efficient and reliable repairs with significantly reduced turn times. Sunshine Avionics leads the industry by providing the most innovative cost saving solutions available in the marketplace and a commitment to outstanding customer service and reliability.
These characteristics, along with the HEICO promise of unparalleled quality, are the key ingredients to Sunshine Avionics' continued success.
"Sunshine Avionics - Forward Thinking Engineered Solutions"
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Avionics Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems for (aircraft. and defense systems). This position requires strong knowledge of electronic hardware, embedded systems, and aerospace design standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop avionics systems including displays, flight management systems, navigation, communication, and power distribution systems.
- Create detailed electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams.
- Select appropriate components and materials to meet environmental, regulatory, and performance requirements.
- Develop and execute system integration and verification test plans.
- Manufacturing legacy avionics CCAs for Military Aircraft
- Hardware design digital (including FPGA, CPLD, Microcontroller/Microprocessor), embedded systems (hardware/firmware), analog including LVPS Interface with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure end-to-end system compatibility.
- Support EMI/EMC compliance, DO-160/DO-254 certification, and MIL-STD qualification processes.
- Prepare engineering documentation including design reports, test procedures, and certification artifacts.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to system architecture decisions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in laboratory, ground, and flight test environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- High level Software programming (C++, C#)
- 3+ years of experience in avionics or aerospace electronics design.
- Proficient in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD).
- Strong understanding of digital/analog circuit design, embedded systems, and communication protocols (e.g., ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet).
- Familiarity with aviation regulations and standards (DO-178/254, DO-160, FAA, EASA) with TSO and STC experience.
- Hands-on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
- Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PE license, FAA DER).
- High level ATE testing system hardware/software design PXI/LXI
- 3D SolidWorks design
- Experience with FPGA development and HDL (VHDL/Verilog).
- Knowledge of flight software integration and RTOS environments.
- Previous experience with aircraft certification or defense contracts.
- Experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.