Electronics Systems Engineer

Summary

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining electronics architecture for satellite subsystems and payloads based on mission needs.
  
• Support the creation of requirements documents and interface control specifications.
  
• Participate in component trade studies to evaluate performance, cost, and schedule factors.
  
• Help prepare content for design reviews and track the resolution of review actions.
  
• Contribute to the design of communication payload electronics such as laser drivers and RF transceivers.
  
• Collaborate with optical and mechanical engineers to resolve thermal and alignment issues.
  
• Support the review of schematics and PCB layouts for mixed-signal and high-speed digital circuits.
  
• Aid in component selection and parts list management to mitigate obsolescence risks.
  
• Assist in drafting test plans for functional, environmental, and EMC testing.
  
• Support root-cause analysis of failures and document verification evidence for stakeholders.
  
• Help establish electronics design standards and review checklists under senior guidance.
  
• Participate in estimating effort and cost for electronics work and technical proposals.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Fundamental knowledge of analog, digital, and RF circuit design principles.
  
• Understanding of satellite subsystems, communication payloads, or space-grade hardware.
  
• Familiarity with schematic capture tools and PCB layout software.
  
• Basic knowledge of testing methodologies including environmental and EMC testing.
  
• Strong analytical skills for trade studies and problem-solving.
  
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation.
  
• Ability to work within a team and learn from senior engineer mentorship.
  
• Interest in space technology, optical communication, and hardware development.
  
• Willingness to learn radiation-tolerance, derating, and thermal design practices.