As an Electrical/Electronics Engineer and an accomplished PCB designer, I have the technical expertise and hands-on experience to plan, design, and create a high-functioning device like your variometer. Having worked extensively on projects similar to yours, I am well-versed in utilizing ATmega microcontrollers, incorporating sensors such as BMP280 and displays like the SSD1306 OLED. My eight years of designing boards in Eagle, Altium, KiCAD, and EasyEDA will undoubtedly contribute to a compact and cost-effective design.
Moreover, I understand the importance of clean schematic diagrams and detailed gerber files to ensure easy understanding, efficient production, and timely delivery. My knowledge extends not just to PCB layouts but also encompasses appropriate passive components for stability and optimum charging circuitry for battery performance.
Furthermore, my skills with code integration will facilitate the smooth transition of your Arduino-based functionalities into the design. This includes processing calculations for altitude and climb/sink rate using data from your pressure sensor (BMP280), displaying information on SSD1306 screen through user-initiated menu navigation via button control.