Principal Engineer – Airborne Hardware

Data Device Corporation

Principal Hardware Engineer specializing in ARINC 818 digital video interface design at Great River Technology. Leading hardware development initiatives within the aerospace sector in Albuquerque, NM.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ARINC 818 design and VHDL development for high-performance FPGAs in aerospace applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements while leading technical projects and mentoring teams.

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ARINC 818 DesignVHDL DevelopmentFPGA DevelopmentDigital Circuit DesignElectronic Design Automation (EDA)

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Hard Skills

VHDLFPGADigital Circuit DesignHigh-Speed Digital InterfacesSignal IntegrityTest Plan DevelopmentHardware DevelopmentRequirements DefinitionIntegrationVerification

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ModelSimQuestaSimVivado SimulatorXilinxOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersSpectrum AnalyzersNetwork Analyzers

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseRegulatory ComplianceHardware DesignMission-Critical Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary technical authority for all aspects of ARINC 818 design, including Fibre Channel protocols, video formats, timing, and link integrity.
Lead the architectural definition, detailed design, and implementation of ARINC 818 interfaces for advanced avionics systems.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures for ARINC 818 compliance, robustness, and performance validation.
Design, develop, and verify complex VHDL code for high-performance FPGAs used in mission-critical aerospace applications.
Lead the full lifecycle hardware development for airborne electronic systems, from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design, integration, verification, and production support.
Ensure designs adhere to industry best practices, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex hardware issues, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in hardware design and development within the aerospace or defense industry.
Extensive experience with VHDL for complex FPGA development in aerospace applications.
Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineering teams.
Strong understanding of digital circuit design principles, high-speed digital interfaces, and signal integrity.
Proficiency with electronic design automation (EDA) tools for schematic capture, simulation (e.g., ModelSim/QuestaSim, Vivado Simulator), and FPGA development (e.g., Xilinx, Vivado).
Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative, and highly regulated environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% onsite work at GRT in Albuquerque, NM
Opportunities for professional development
Mentorship for junior engineers