Senior Space Electronics Systems Engineer
About The Position
SEAKR Engineering is seeking an accomplished Space Electronics Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and qualification of mission-critical electronic subsystems for next-generation products. The role collaborates 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, dependent on the program cycle. It involves mission-driven space projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, design reviews, and continuous improvement. SEAKR provides a dedicated budget for space-industry conferences, training, and certification programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The base salary range is $130,000–$180,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Employees are eligible for a year-end bonus and receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid leave including vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA leave.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10 or more years of systems engineering experience in the space industry, or 4 or more 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 (TID, SEE) and mitigation techniques.
- Experience integrating firmware/software with embedded microcontrollers or 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 skills.
- U.S. 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 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 tests; analyze data, generate reports, and drive verification efforts.
- Define and maintain electronic interface control documents (ICDs and EID), and 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, translate customer requests into technological solutions, and represent SEAKR in unit sell-off and delivery.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and foster cross-functional teamwork.
Benefits
- 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
- Dedicated budget for space-industry conferences, training, and certification programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
