Avionics Core Platform System Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

About the role

This role is for a mid-career engineer within the vehicle Core Platform System team responsible for compute, network, and input/output functions of a lunar spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Technical authority for physical and functional components of the avionics hardware design for the core compute and networking functions of a human-rated spacecraft, including flight computers, data buses, and avionics architectures.
• Development and management of requirements for avionics subsystems, including traceability and verification planning using industry-standard tools and processes.
• Development and execution of development, verification, and validation work in laboratory and production environments.
• Integration of avionics interfaces with other vehicle subsystems, such as GNC, power, propulsion, and mechanical systems.
• Coordination with internal and external component developers on interface definitions, deliverables, and schedule alignment.
• Support for long-lead hardware identification and procurement planning to meet desired launch targets.
• Risk analyses support including failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.
• Utilize good engineering and business judgment to ensure the most efficient and effective product is designed, manufactured, procured, tested, qualified, and delivered.

Requirements

• Minimum BS Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant areas of engineering operations
• Experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit analysis, simulation, design, test, troubleshooting, signal integrity, power, and grounding and general board layout principles
• Familiarity with amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters, power supplies, and analog circuits
• Avionics hardware component design and assembly experience
• Avionics hardware and software integration experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• M.S. or PhD in the subject disciplines
• 8+ years of industry technical experience involving system formulation, research and development, and/or operations applied to spacecraft systems and environments
• Experience with human-rated spacecraft systems and safety-critical design processes for crewed missions
• Strong team leadership and people management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards
• Requirements management experience including familiarity with requirements management tools and aerospace standards
• Scripting, Programming and Analysis: TCL, Python, Linux shell and Windows batch scripting; C / C++; MATLAB / Simulink, HSPICE and HFSS (or similar modeling/analysis tools)
• Spacecraft avionics hardware environmental test experience including radiation, vibration, and thermal testing
• Cross-organizational coordination experience working with multiple engineering teams and external organizations
• Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environment
• Able to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Skills

• Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

For WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Schedule

Not specified