Computer Engineer

Angstrom Designs; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

Angstrom Designs is seeking a full-time, on-site computer engineer to bridge hardware and software in our measurement products. You will design digital hardware, develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, and craft host-side software that controls instruments and data acquisition.

You will bring designs from schematic through board bring-up, firmware integration, and system-level testing, while collaborating with a small cross-disciplinary team in downtown Santa

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years of work experience in hardware/software integration.
• Design digital hardware from schematic to PCB layout.
• Strong experience with SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Design digital hardware, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Write and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ on ARM Cortex-M.
• Develop host-side software to control instruments and data acquisition.
• Take designs from concept to production, including system testing.

Skills

Digital hardware design

Embedded C/C++

ARM Cortex-M MCUs

Host-side software

Bench debugging

Python for control

Education

Bachelor's degree in EEE/ECSE

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes / Logic analyzers

DMMs

Job description

Angstrom Designs is a small instrumentation company located in downtown Santa Barbara. We develop and sell electronic test equipment and services to support photovoltaic power systems for satellites and spacecraft. Our main offerings are LED-based solar simulators, solar cell testing on the International Space Station, high-altitude solar cell calibration balloon flights, laboratory and space flight measurement systems, and custom contract work. We are also funded by government grants, including from NASA. Visit our website at www.angstromdesigns.com for more information.

Position Overview

Angstrom Designs

Angstrom Designs is a small instrumentation company located in downtown Santa Barbara. We develop and sell electronic test equipment and services to support photovoltaic power systems for satellites and spacecraft. Our main offerings are LED-based solar simulators, solar cell testing on the International Space Station, high-altitude solar cell calibration balloon flights, laboratory and space flight measurement systems, and custom contract work. We are also funded by government grants, including from NASA. Visit our website at www.angstromdesigns.com for more information.

Position Overview

Angstrom Designs is looking for a full-time, on-site computer engineer to work across the hardware and software boundary in our measurement products. The role spans digital hardware design, embedded firmware, and the host-side software that controls our instruments and acquires data — taking designs from schematic through board bring-up, firmware, and integrated system test. You will also help define interfaces and architecture so our instruments are maintainable and testable as the product line grows. Other work may include application science, running and testing our tools, program management, customer interactions and/or attending industry conferences. Angstrom Designs is a small company and as such you will be directly contributing to the success of our products and services. We’re looking for an individual who is comfortable working close to hardware and test equipment and has interest and capability to improve that hardware.

A Strong Candidate Will

• Have at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field
• Have 5+ years of work experience
• Be able to design digital hardware, including schematic capture and PCB layout
• Be fluent with common digital interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and Ethernet
• Be able to write and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ on ARM Cortex-M or similar microcontrollers
• Be comfortable bringing up and debugging boards at the bench with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs
• Have built host-side instrument control, data acquisition, or automated test software
• Be able to integrate hardware, firmware, and software into a working instrument and verify its performance at the system level
• Work well in a small, cross-disciplinary engineering team
• Be eager to learn and apply state-of-the-art measurement techniques for solar cell testing
• Want to own embedded systems from concept through production

An Ideal Candidate Has

• Python experience for instrument control, automated test, and data analysis
• Experience with Altium Designer
• Spacecraft electronics and/or product design experience
• Familiarity with precision measurement, data acquisition, and timing-critical systems
• Experience designing for manufacturability, testability, and reliability
• Desire and experience to support application science, perform tests with our products, manage manufacturing, do program management, and/or interface with customers and vendors

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects with real-world applications
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineering professionals
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Competitive pay, medical and dental benefits, 401(k) with 3% match