Avionics Hardware Engineer - TeraWave
Core
Design, develop, and integrate advanced electrical and avionics systems for satellite platforms, including payload control units and translator boards.
Role type
Senior IC Avionics Hardware Engineer
Builds
Satellite communication systems (TeraWave constellation) for enterprise-grade connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
FPGA/ASIC design and verification (VHDL/Verilog), avionics systems engineering, electrical interface design, power distribution systems, high-speed data interfaces (SpaceWire, Ethernet, SerDes), EMI/EMC mitigation, electrical harnessing design, timing and synchronization architectures
Preferred skills
Radiation effects mitigation, high-level synthesis (HLS) for FPGAs, spacecraft command and data handling protocols, PTP/GPS timing protocols, flight hardware integration experience
Technologies
Altium, Cadence, SPICE
Responsibilities
Lead hardware development and integration of Payload Control Units; Design and modify FPGA logic for translator boards; Define electrical Interface Control Documents (ICDs); Design power and data interfaces between payloads and satellite bus; Develop electrical harnessing designs; Establish timing and synchronization architectures; Implement EMC/EMI mitigation strategies; Create and maintain power budgets; Support environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC