Lead Electronics Design Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Hampton, VA

7d•$93,400 - $137,000

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a highly motivated Lead Electrical Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Engineer leading and mentoring a team of Electrical Engineers who play a critical role in designing, developing, and integrating VHDL modules and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designs for cutting-edge projects. This position requires a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is capable of following designs through the entire lifecycle—from concept to manufacturing, assembly, and testing. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, project managers, and engineers from various branches, to deliver high-quality solutions for flight missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
3-5+ years of experience in electronic design and development, specifically using Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE) software tools
Familiarity with Altium Designer for circuit design, and PSPICE for simulation, or similar design and simulation tools.
Hands-on experience with circuit design, simulation, and integration
Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes for electronic systems
Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills
The role is oriented toward delivery for flight missions and requires adaptability to evolving requirements
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Altium Designer and PSPICE simulation tools
Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, GPS, and data-saving systems.
Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes and board population
Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation
Ability to troubleshoot, test, and characterize electronic systems
Hands-on experience with lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
Prior experience with spaceflight hardware is a plus, but not required
Knowledge of Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume Surface Studies (SCALPSS) systems and their modifications for various missions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electronic circuits, from the component perspective, including power systems, amplifiers, DACS, high speed digital, and mixed signal designs
Design and develop intra-system harnessing
Integrate cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation into designs
Modify and adapt designs to meet specific mission requirements for computational camera systems
Utilize Altium Designer for circuit design and PSPICE for simulation
Collaborate with external vendors for PCB fabrication and perform board population as needed
Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronic systems
Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Systems Branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers
Design, simulate, and test VHDL modules and FPGA designs for advanced sensors and spaceflight systems.
Integrate cameras, GPS modules, and data-saving systems into designs.