Analog Circuit Electrical Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation, operating a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), is seeking an experienced Analog Circuit Electrical Engineer to join the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), specifically within the Electronics and Power Systems Department (APSD). This role involves pioneering remote sensing systems and advancing technology in electronics, sensors, radar, AI, and advanced data networks. The APSD department specializes in electromagnetic interference and compatibility, power electronics/analog engineering, and power systems engineering, providing corporate expertise in testing, evaluation, analog circuit design, circuit analysis, hardware testing, troubleshooting, rapid prototyping, and system-level modeling. The selected candidate will be a self-starter, strong team player, effective communicator, technical leader, and mentor, supporting critical design verification, analysis verification, anomaly resolution, and systems verification efforts. This position requires full-time on-site work at the El Segundo, CA facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent
• Eight or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering experience (for Engineering Specialist)
• Twelve or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering experience (for Senior Engineering Specialist)
• Ability to lead teams in the development of prototypes
• Capability to mentor more junior engineers
• Experience in Circuit analysis tools such as Pspice or LTSpice
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical advice to management
• Ability to analyze and design circuits utilizing circuit analysis tools
• High level of proficiency in circuit analysis, test, and troubleshooting.
• Willing to travel [occasionally to work location or customer / contractor site/ domestically] approx. 10% to 25% of time if required.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent (for Senior Engineering Specialist)
• Strong background and capability in analog circuit design and power systems (for Senior Engineering Specialist)
• Familiarity or knowledge on how to review and evaluate WCCAs (for Senior Engineering Specialist)
• Distinguished / proven technical leader with an industry track record of success / accomplishments (for Senior Engineering Specialist)

Nice To Haves

• Effective track record in mentoring junior engineers
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of teams in the development of prototypes
• Proficiency in the analysis and design of circuits utilizing circuit analysis tools
• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or another related field from an accredited university
• Current and active SCI Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide analog circuit design, analysis, and anomaly resolution support to Space Systems Command (SSC), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Civil Space programs.
• Create circuit level models and conduct independent reviews of contractor space vehicle or launch vehicle hardware.
• Create prototypes to validate existing designs, troubleshoot anomalies, and characterize or develop new designs primarily for space applications.
• Write clear and concise reports that document your work.
• Deliver presentations to customers and leadership.
• Serve as the customer’s Subject Matter Expert by providing technical support to program offices in support of design verification, design conceptualization, and anomaly root-cause / corrective action investigations.
• Maintain analysis and design standards for the space industry.
• Serve as the technical conscious of the Government and Civil customer to ensure mission success.
• Review and assess internal and external electrical designs (WCCA review and generation – perform independent analysis and make technical assessments).
• Troubleshoot electronic hardware / design deficiencies.
• Design / build electronic prototypes that support innovation efforts as well as anomaly investigation and design evaluation efforts.
• Mentor and provide technical training for early career engineers.
• Deliver written and verbal reports to peers, program offices, and leadership.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level