Electrical Design Engineer – Ground Support Test Equipment- R&D

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Summary

Location

Brownsville, United States

Work

Full-time

Experience

3+ years

About this Job

Join Barfield and Become a Part of the Adventure!

If you are a talented Electrical Design Engineer interested in working in the exciting field of aviation, Barfield wants you!

Barfield is more than just a prestigious name in the industry: it is subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering

We are looking to hire a dedicated Electrical Design Engineer to join our team who will support our our Research, Engineering & Development (RED) team and help develop the next generation of Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE).

Position Summary

Responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of advanced electronic systems for Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE), including air data, fuel quantity, turbine temperature test systems, and other equipment. This role requires a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in analog/digital design, embedded systems, and product development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware from concept to production
  • Develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for precision measurement
  • Architect systems involving sensors, signal conditioning, data acquisition, and embedded control
  • Create schematics, PCB layouts, wiring, and manufacturing documentation
  • Perform simulation, analysis, verification, and troubleshooting
  • Select components and optimize performance, reliability, and cost
  • Support manufacturing, repair, and customer technical issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 3+ years of electronic product design experience
  • Strong expertise in analog design (signal conditioning, precision circuits, power)
  • Strong background in digital/embedded systems (MCUs, ARM, communication protocols- SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, and Ethernet)
  • Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad) and simulation tools
  • Proficiency with lab equipment and debugging techniques
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Aerospace, avionics, or test equipment experience
  • Knowledge of aircraft measurement systems (pressure, fuel, turbine temperature)
  • Experience with FPGA/CPLD systems
  • Familiarity with LabVIEW and automated test systems

Key Traits

  • Hands-on, innovative, and self-driven
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Effective communicator and team collaborator
  • Continuous learner focused on emerging technologies

Additional

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Fluent in English (Spanish a plus)

You embody our values:

  • CUSTOMER FOCUS We strive to provide the best services to our customers.
  • INTEGRITY We are personally accountable for the highest standards of ethical behavior.
  • TEAMWORK We are committed to a teamwork environment.
  • ADAPTABILITY In an ever-changing world, we are adaptable to the required challenges.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.barfieldinc.com

Barfield is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunityis the Law. This law requires Barfield to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights

As a Federal Contractor, Barfield is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

About the Company

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Founded in 1945, Barfield has six facilities located near airports in Miami (MIA), Phoenix (PHX), Louisville (SDF), Atlanta (ATL), Doral 1 (MIA) and Doral 2 (MIA), to satisfy the needs of customers operating commercial or regional aircraft in North, Central and South America. Barfield is part of the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) network, a major MRO provider. With a workforce of 14,000, AFI KLM E&M offers technical support for airlines, ranging from airframe maintenance to engine overhaul and repair and supply of components. Barfield is a FAA and EASA Certified Repair Station offering maintenance services to major passengers, cargo and regional airlines in the Americas. Barfield’s support services are organized into the following three main activities: Adaptive services, Distribution and Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE). Barfield is also an authorized repair facility for more than 30 European and U.S. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). More specifically, through its Airline programs division, Barfield supplies complete customized support programs for Airbus, Boeing, Regional jet and Turboprop aircraft, as well as helicopter operators. These programs support operators in need of inventory, logistics solutions, repair management programs, engineering fleet support and component reliability management. Barfield is also a Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE) manufacturer of Air Data/Pitot Static testers, RVSM Air Data testers, APU testers, Cable Tensiometers testers, Fuel Quantity testers, Pressure testers, Nav/Comm Transponder test sets, Pitot/Static Adapters and Turbine Temperature testers.

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