Advanced Lead Engineer Electronic Hardware

Akkodis is recruiting a full-time (direct-hire) Advanced Lead Engineer- Hardware in Grand Rapids, MI, OR Clearwater, FL. Please review the details below:

Ideally, you will drive the architecture, design, and integration of advanced avionics hardware systems, leveraging cutting-edge processor, SoC, and FPGA technologies. This role plays a critical part in influencing future hardware designs, supporting bids and proposals, and executing high-complexity projects with moderate autonomy.

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000/annum with benefits; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI OR Clearwater, FL Hybrid (2–3 days onsite/week)

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

Architect avionic hardware systems with digital and analog components.

Lead board-level circuit design, integration, verification, and documentation efforts.

Conduct hardware design trade studies and support new proposals and bids.

Solve complex hardware design and manufacturing challenges.

Mentor team members and lead small to mid-sized engineering projects.

Maintain expertise in semiconductor processors, SoC, and FPGA architectures.

Contribute to continuous product development and technical improvements.

Modify and execute operational procedures to meet quality and delivery standards.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in digital/analog hardware design.

Hands-on experience with Mentor Graphics HyperLynx for signal and power integrity.

Expertise in completed multilayer circuit board designs (12+ layers).

Desired Characteristics:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred with 8+ years of digital design experience.

Proven experience architecting complex digital hardware (Gigahertz processors, FPGA, CPLD, DDR4 memory, high-density interconnects).

Knowledge of high-speed serial links (5+ Gbps), CAN, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC standards, OpenVPX, PIC-SIG.

Background in MIL/Aero/Avionics standards and FAA Civil Certification (DO-254).

Strong skills in technical writing, team leadership, and communication.

Familiarity with tools like Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, HyperLynx PI/SI, OrCAD PSPICE, LTSpice, Mathcad, and MS Office Suite.

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please feel free to reply to this email or contact me directly at or . I would be delighted to provide more details and discuss how your skills align with this exciting role. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits(not limited to):

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Parental Leave & Family Support (including adoption and fertility assistance)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance and Career Development Programs

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Discounts & Wellness Programs

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