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Momentus · 1 day ago

Electrical Avionics Engineer

San Jose, CA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space, providing in-space transportation and infrastructure services. They are seeking an Electrical Avionics Engineer to design, build, test, and fly avionics units that support their vehicles, including flight computers and power systems.

AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop avionics units in one or more of the following areas: Flight computer, data handling, and payload interface systems

Power converters and power distribution systems

Attitude determination sensors and cameras

Radio communication systems

High power microwave amplifiers

Perform PCB schematic capture and layout

Perform detailed technical review of electronics design and PCB layouts

Assist in developing test plans for flight qualification of avionics (TVAC, vibe, thermal, radiation, EMC/EMI, etc.)

Qualification

Avionics designPCB schematic capturePower electronicsEmbedded software developmentAltium DesignerCircuit simulation softwareRadiation test campaignsFault-tolerant systemsDoD programs experienceUSG Security ClearanceHigh-speed digital designMixed-signal electronicsRF electronics

Required

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

5-8 years relevant experience

Develop avionics units in one or more of the following areas: Flight computer, data handling, and payload interface systems, Power converters and power distribution systems, Attitude determination sensors and cameras, Radio communication systems, High power microwave amplifiers

Perform PCB schematic capture and layout

Perform detailed technical review of electronics design and PCB layouts

Assist in developing test plans for flight qualification of avionics (TVAC, vibe, thermal, radiation, EMC/EMI, etc.)

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services

U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. Â§ 1324b(a)(3) is required

Preferred

Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer

Experience designing electronics for the space environment (LEO, GEO and deep space) including radiation, thermal, and vibe

Experience defining spacecraft avionics architectures and developing associated budgets

Experience performing radiation test campaigns

Familiarity with embedded software development

Deep technical expertise in at least one of the following areas: High-speed digital design: FPGAs, microprocessors, high speed memory, high speed communication buses

Power electronics: power converters, load switches, etc

RF electronics: mixers, local oscillators, power amplifiers

Mixed-signal electronics: ADCs and DACs, image sensors, analog front-ends

Experience with circuit simulation software such as LTSpice

Experience designing fault-tolerant systems

Previous experience working on DoD and other USG development and deployment programs

Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance