Space Electronics Systems Engineer II

SEAKR Engineering•Centennial, CO

3d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

SEAKR is seeking a Space Electronics Systems Engineer II to support the design, development, testing, and integration of electronic subsystems for our next‑generation products. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver reliable, radiation‑tolerant electronics that meet project specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
2–5 years of systems engineering experience, preferably in the space or defense industry.
Solid knowledge of digital and analog electronics design (mixed‑signal, high‑speed).
Familiarity with Requirements Management Environment (RME) tools.
Basic understanding of radiation effects (TID, SEE) and mitigation techniques.
Experience working with embedded microcontrollers/FPGA.
Experience executing electrical, EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, and functional test plans.
Ability to interpret test data for design feedback.
Good analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
Strong teamwork and adaptability.
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in developing detailed designs for avionics, payload electronics, power‑distribution units, and environmental control systems based on high-level architecture.
Produce derived specifications, block diagrams, and support test planning.
Research and recommend commercial or radiation‑hardened components (COTS, rad‑hard) under the guidance of senior engineers to meet mission specifications.
Participate in prototype build, assembly, and preparation for production-grade manufacturing.
Execute system‑level test plans (electrical, functional, EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal).
Collect and analyze test data to support verification efforts and report findings.
Help maintain electronic interface control documents (ICDs, EID).
Coordinate with hardware, power, software, and mechanical teams to resolve interface issues.
Assist in producing design specifications, test procedures, and operational manuals.
Contribute to the living knowledge base for future teams.
Ability to understand technical requirements, translate customer needs into engineering tasks, and communicate progress within the team.
Work effectively within cross‑functional teams, participate in design reviews, and support peer engineers.