Senior Space Electronics Systems Engineer

SEAKR Engineering•Centennial, CO

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

SEAKR is seeking an accomplished Space Electronics Systems Engineer to spearhead the design, development, testing, and qualification of mission‑critical electronic subsystems for our next‑generation products. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver highly reliable, radiation‑tolerant electronics that meet stringent requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
10+ years of systems engineering experience in the space industry, or 4+ years in a senior/lead role.
Deep knowledge of digital and analog electronics design (mixed‑signal, high‑speed).
Proficiency with Requirements Management Environment (RME) tools.
Experience with radiation testing (TID, SEE) and mitigation techniques.
Skilled in firmware/software integration for embedded microcontrollers/FPGA.
Proven track record designing and executing electrical, EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, and functional test plans.
Ability to interpret and apply test data to design improvement.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
Team leadership and mentorship.
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF processing system architecture and design including testing.
Experience with space‑qualified microprocessors or FPGA families.
Knowledge of system power calculations throughout a design cycle for space.
Prior work with space‑qualifying standards: NASA SP‑3008, ECSS‑E‑ST‑20C, MIL‑STD‑1553, SpaceWire, etc.

Responsibilities

Define and validate the architecture for avionics, payload electronics, power‑distribution units, and environmental control systems.
Produce derived specifications, system‑level block diagrams and test plans.
Evaluate and select commercial or radiation‑hardened components (COTS, rad‑hard) against mission specifications.
Oversee prototype build, assembly, and production‑grade manufacturing.
Design and execute system‑level test plans (electrical, functional, EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal).
Analyze test data, generate reports, and drive verification efforts.
Define and maintain electronic interface control documents (ICDs, EID).
Coordinate with hardware, power, software, and mechanical teams to resolve cross‑disciplinary interface issues.
Produce design specifications, test procedures, and operational manuals.
Maintain a living knowledge base for future teams.
Ability to understand mission, translate customer asks into technological solutions, and represent SEAKR in unit sell off and delivery.
Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and foster cross‑functional teamwork.