Senior Space Electronics Systems Engineer
About The Position
SEAKR Engineering is seeking a Space Electronics Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and qualification of mission-critical electronic subsystems for next-generation space products. The role works with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver highly reliable, radiation-tolerant electronics that meet stringent requirements. The position is hybrid, with three days onsite at the research facility and two days remote, depending on the program cycle. Projects support space missions that advance scientific discovery and commercial capabilities. The work environment includes interdisciplinary collaboration, frequent design reviews, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of systems engineering experience in the space industry, or at least 4 years in a senior or lead role.
- Deep knowledge of digital and analog electronics design, including mixed-signal and high-speed electronics.
- Proficiency with Requirements Management Environment (RME) tools.
- Experience with radiation testing, including TID and SEE, and radiation mitigation techniques.
- Experience integrating firmware and software with embedded microcontrollers and FPGAs.
- Proven ability to design and execute electrical, EMI/EMC, thermal-vacuum, vibration, and functional test plans.
- Ability to interpret test data and apply it to design improvements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Team leadership and mentorship abilities.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with RF processing system architecture, design, and testing.
- Experience with space-qualified microprocessors or FPGA families.
- Knowledge of system power calculations throughout a space design cycle.
- Prior work with space-qualifying standards such as NASA SP-3008, ECSS-E-ST-20C, MIL-STD-1553, and SpaceWire.
Responsibilities
- Define and validate architectures 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 against mission specifications.
- Oversee prototype builds, assembly, and production-grade manufacturing.
- Design and execute system-level electrical, functional, EMI/EMC, vibration, and thermal test plans.
- Analyze test data, generate reports, and drive verification efforts and design improvements.
- Define and maintain electronic interface control documents, including ICDs and EIDs.
- Coordinate with hardware, power, software, and mechanical teams to resolve cross-disciplinary interface issues.
- Produce design specifications, test procedures, and operational manuals, and maintain a knowledge base for future teams.
- Understand mission needs and translate customer requests into technological solutions.
- Represent SEAKR during unit sell-off and delivery.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and foster cross-functional teamwork.
Benefits
- Dedicated budget for space-industry conferences, training, and certification programs.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Year-end bonus eligibility.
- Paid vacation leave.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- FMLA leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
