Senior Advanced TIDES Engineer
Core
Design and support integrated spacecraft test environments, translating payload requirements into hardware, firmware, and software verification solutions.
Role type
Senior Digital Hardware Designer (Spacecraft Test Infrastructure)
Builds
Spacecraft test racks, FPGA/IO drawer concepts, automated test systems, and calibration infrastructure.
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems Engineering, FPGA development, RF test equipment, rack-level integration, automated test systems, requirements traceability, trade studies, technical solutioning, lab infrastructure management, hardware-in-the-loop testing
Preferred skills
LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, Git, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker, high-speed digital interfaces (JESD204B, Ethernet/10G), timing/reference distribution
Technologies
FPGA, LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, Git, Kubernetes, Docker, JESD204B, Ethernet, 10G data paths
Responsibilities
Support architecture, design, and verification of spacecraft test environments; translate payload requirements into test capabilities and measurement approaches; coordinate FPGA and digital I/O needs across test racks; drive trade studies across hardware, software, and schedule; lead technical discussions and mentor engineers; support proposal development and technical reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities