Senior Electrical Engineer II
Core
Design and develop avionics hardware for electro-optical systems used in space, terrestrial, and airborne environments for defense and intelligence missions.
Role type
Senior IC electrical hardware engineer (avionics)
Builds
Avionics hardware, FPGA-based control units, and integrated payload electronics for space systems
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Electro-optical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Avionics electrical hardware design, PCBA design with FPGAs, Analog electronics design, Schematic capture and PCBA layout, Circuit analysis using SPICE, System integration testing, Environmental qualification testing (EMI/EMC, TVAC, shock, vibration), Mentorship of junior engineers
Preferred skills
Space environment electronics design (radiation mitigation), High-reliability aerospace design, Rigid-flex PCB design, Embedded software for ARM processors, Basic electronic lab equipment proficiency
Technologies
FPGA, Microcontrollers, VPX systems, Altium Designer, SPICE, ARM processors
Responsibilities
Own complete lifecycle of avionics hardware from requirements to production, Lead architecture decisions for EO sensor capabilities, Design and integrate complex electronics including FPGA and low-noise ADC/DAC, Develop payload level designs integrating motor controllers and cryptographic devices, Plan and execute design verification and system integration testing, Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
