Company Overview
Great River Technology is a pioneering leader in high-performance digital video and data development tools and services tailored for the aerospace industry. Since 1996, we've established strategic partnerships with top-tier commercial and military organizations worldwide, including major aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, and aerospace innovators.
Responsibilities:
- ARINC 818 Expertise:
- 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, often leveraging custom test rigs and advanced instrumentation.
- Pioneer and refine simulation methodologies for ARINC 818 links, including model development, analysis of signal integrity, and performance prediction in complex system environments.
- VHDL Development & FPGA Design:
- Design, develop, and verify complex VHDL code for high-performance FPGAs (e.g., Xilinx) used in mission-critical aerospace applications.
- Expertise in FPGA architecture, floor planning, timing closure, synthesis, and place and route optimization for challenging aerospace requirements.
- Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and video processing pipelines within FPGAs.
- Develop comprehensive verification environments using VHDL, UVM, or other appropriate methodologies to ensure design integrity and functional correctness.
- Hardware Design Leadership:
- Lead the full lifecycle hardware development for airborne electronic systems, from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design, integration, verification, and production support.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of power consumption, component stress, worst-case tolerances, and reliability for critical hardware components.
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Software Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level hardware engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Certification & Compliance:
- Deep understanding and proven experience with aerospace certification standards.
- Contribute to the generation and review of airworthiness documentation, including hardware design plans, technical requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, qualification test plans and reports.
- Ensure designs adhere to industry best practices, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Problem Solving & Innovation:
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex hardware issues, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and research in digital video, high-speed interfaces, and FPGA technology to drive innovation.
- Propose and implement design improvements for existing products, focusing on quality, cost reduction, and component obsolescence management.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other aerospace data bus standards.
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages for test automation and data analysis.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
