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SEAKR · 3 days ago

Program Chief Engineer (Technical Lead)

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

SEAKR Engineering is a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. They are seeking a Program Chief Engineer to lead a design team in developing and refining digital architectures for complex systems, ensuring technical oversight and integration across multiple disciplines.

AerospaceData ManagementHardwareManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSecuritySoftware Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing new architectures, refining existing architectures, and developing requirements

Will also be responsible for technical interfaces with customers

Lead a design team from initial specification all the way through to hardware delivery involving box, module and board level designs, FPGA and software design and implementation, simulation, analysis, test plan and test

Perform detailed review of other engineer's designs, and approval of engineering and drawings

Lead program design team through hardware checkout and validation in a lab environment, as well as work through full system box integration and environmental testing

Digital board design which includes thorough design documentation, schematic capture and review of schematic, performing SI and PI analysis, creating and reviewing routing instructions, coordination of board layout, review of layout, documenting test plan and performing hardware verification and debug

Perform hands-on debug of problems in lab with use of tools such as bench supplies, scopes and logic analyzers

Oversee multiple module designs in a box system involving various levels of complexity, providing technical oversight to other design team members

Provide technical oversight and coordinate efforts across multiple functional disciplines working closely with Electrical Hardware, Logic, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, Test and Systems Engineers to ensure box, module, board, FPGA, and software designs meet customer requirements

Support full program life-cycle, from APT kick-off to delivery, which include oversight of Environmental Qualification and Acceptance testing involving thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC

Lead program team on all technical matters through major reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, PSR etc

Contribute to detailed reviews of FPGA, software, and mechanical designs

Clear written and verbal communication skills

There can be limited local travel required

Qualification

Digital board designFPGA designSignal integrityEnvironmental testingSystem integrationDebuggingSchematic captureEmbedded systemsLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required

Must have 10+ years of design experience

US Citizenship Required

Extensive knowledge of circuit design and signal integrity is expected

Has led module debug and integration of module into system

Familiar with environmental test methods and flow

Understands and has performed worst case analysis

Ability to effectively lead system integration and test of multiple digital board, FPGA designs, and system software

Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Ability to provide leadership and support to less experienced engineers on a program team

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience with digital and/or RF electronics design, schematic capture, FPGA design, embedded system design, single board computers, or embedded software design is desired

Master's degree preferred