Avionics Design Engineer - Miramar, FL

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.