Spacecraft PCB Design Engineer
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$130,000 to $180,000 per year
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akoto recruiting clearforce talent akoto partnersLos Angeles (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$130,000 to $180,000 per year
About the role
Are you looking to join a breakout company early? Are you looking to be a part of a company that was just recognized on a list of the hottest early-stage startups in California? About Our ClientOur client is a venture backed space company in Los Angeles that designs, builds and flies spacecraft for defense, government and commercial customers. The team is small and highly technical, and engineers own flight hardware from the first schematic all the way to launch. It's an early stage company with real momentum, and there's room to grow with it.
The Role:
We're hiring a Spacecraft PCB Design Engineer for a full time, on site role in Los Angeles, CA. We're looking for an experienced engineer with a proven, hands on track record across several areas of spacecraft electrical and avionics engineering. You'll help design, develop, assemble and test the electrical boards and assemblies that go into each spacecraft build.
What You'll Do:
- Design, integrate and test spacecraft electrical PCBsDesign and develop avionics subsystems and flatsat emulators, with reliability and testability built inWrite and run electrical integration and board bring up procedures
- Help design, build and use electrical support equipment
- Work with other engineering teams to integrate compute and power subsystems with the rest of the spacecraft
- Make sure work meets industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Document design processes, test results and system performance
- Train and guide fellow engineers on grounding for spacecraft flight and test configurations
- What You Bring
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field 5+ years of core electrical engineering experience in aerospace, with a heavy focus on hands on spacecraft hardware testing and assembly (4 to 10 years is ideal)
- Proficiency in PCB design software such as Altium, KiCad or EagleProven PCB debugging skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and hand soldering and rework tools
- Clean room experience and strict adherence to ESD protocols
- Works well with others in a fast moving environment and keeps a positive, professional attitude
- Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance
- Local to the LA area preferred, but candidates from outside LA are welcome and relocation assistance is offered
Nice to Have:
- Experience with NASA GEVSExperience with IPC Class board assembly standardsEMI/EMC and magnetics analysis and testing
- Designing and building wiring harnesses for EGSE and flight use
- Integrating custom electronics into larger spacecraft systems
- Designing and implementing spacecraft level grounding and shielding schemes
- Compensation$130,000 to $180,000 per year. Final pay is based on experience, education and qualifications.#Hiring #Spacecraft
- Engineering #PCBDesign #Avionics #Electrical
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- Jobs #Space
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