HW Electronic Engineer

AST SpaceMobile; Gavà; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to design, validate and document onboard satellite electronics, ensuring reliability and performance in aerospace contexts.

You will design schematics and PCBs, run simulations, participate in component selection, and collaborate across HW-SW teams while supporting environmental tests and formal design reviews with clients or agencies.

Formación

• University degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• A minimum of 8 years in electronic hardware design, preferably in high-reliability environments (aerospace, defense, automotive).
• Experience in multilayer PCB design, high-speed design, and environments with thermal or electromagnetic constraints.
• Knowledge of ECSS, DO-254, IPC is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Design schematics and PCBs for satellite electronic systems (power subsystems, communications, control, etc.).
• Perform simulations, signal analysis, electrical and thermal integrity checks.
• Participate in component selection in accordance with space standards (ECSS, MIL-STD, etc.).
• Collaborate in HW-SW system integration with software, systems, testing teams.

Conocimientos

Schematic design

PCB design

High-reliability design

System integration

Technical writing

Hardware simulations

Educación

Electronic Engineering degree

Herramientas

Altium Designer

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

ECSS Knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to design, develop, validate and document onboard electronic systems for satellites, ensuring their reliability, performance and compliance with aerospace industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design schematics and PCBs for satellite electronic systems (power subsystems, communications, control, etc.)
• Perform simulations, signal analysis, electrical and thermal integrity
• Participate in component selection in accordance with space standards (ECSS, MIL-STD, etc.)
• Collaborate in HW-SW system integration with other departments (software, systems, integration and testing)
• Prepare technical documentation in compliance with aerospace standards
• Support environmental test campaigns (EMC, vibration, thermal-vacuum, etc.)
• Collaborate with suppliers for the manufacturing and assembly of electronic boards
• Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR) with clients or agencies (ESA, NASA, etc.)

Qualifications

Education

University degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar

Experience

A minimum of 8 years in electronic hardware design, preferably in high-reliability environments (aerospace, defense, automotive)

Experience in multilayer PCB design, high-speed design, and environments with thermal or electromagnetic constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ECSS, DO-254, IPC

Soft Skills

• Analytical and complex problem-solving skills
• Teamwork in multidisciplinary environments
• Proactivity, autonomy and results orientation
• Communication and technical writing skills

Technology Stack

• Electronic design tools (Altium Designer, Cadence, Mentor, etc.)
• Communication protocols (CAN, RS485, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.