Spacecraft Electrical Avionics Engineer- Altium Designer

Associates Systems
San Jose, CA

Come join our growing team of enterprising engineers paving a way to the next frontier of space transportation.
This is a full time opportunity with a host of benefits.
All qualified resumes will be responded to in 24hrs or less.
Due to the nature of this work candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
Electrical Avionics Engineer Key Role Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Avionics Engineer to design build test and fly advanced avionics hardware. This role focuses on developing high-performance low-cost low-mass flight systemsincluding flight computers cameras power systems sensors and RF unitsin a fast-paced hands-on engineering environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Experience designing space-environment electronics (LEO/GEO/deep space): radiation thermal vibration fault tolerance.
  • Ability to define spacecraft avionics architectures and develop system budgets.
  • Hands-on experience with radiation testing.
  • Familiarity with embedded software and firmware integration.
  • Deep expertise in at least one domain:
    • High-speed digital: FPGAs processors memory high-speed buses
    • Power electronics: converters load switches
    • RF electronics: mixers oscillators PAs
    • Mixed-signal electronics: ADC/DACs sensors analog front-ends
  • Skill with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice.
  • Experience designing fault-tolerant avionics for mission-critical operation.
Core Responsibilities
  • Design and develop avionics units in one or more of the following areas:
    • Flight computers data handling and payload interfaces
    • Power converters and power distribution
    • Attitude-determination sensors and imaging systems
    • Radio communication systems
    • High-power microwave amplifiers
  • Perform PCB schematic capture and layout and lead technical reviews of electronics designs.
  • -Develop and execute test plans for space-qualification (Thermal vibration thermal radiation EMC/EMI). Mil-Std883E or 1540 OR Nasa STD-7002
  • Prior work on DoD or U.S. Government programs a plus. DOD Secret a plus

Education & Experience

  • BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field).

  • 58 years relevant engineering experience.

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Posted 2025-11-21

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