Electrical Engineer (Contract)

Astrobotic Technology, Inc; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm at the forefront of space technology is seeking a Contracted Electrical Engineer to enhance their propulsion testing capabilities and avionics hardware development. In this role, you will engage in cutting-edge projects, including the development of flight hardware avionics and integrated systems for next-generation launch vehicles. Your expertise will contribute to significant advancements in aerospace technology, making a tangible impact on future lunar missions. If you are passionate about space exploration and possess the skills to drive innovation in avionics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in electronics hardware development required.
• Proficiency in schematic and board design using relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight hardware avionics including control electronics and data handling.
• Analyze and verify operating modes of launch vehicles through testing.

Skills

Schematic and board design proficiency

Rapid prototype development

Strong debugging skills

Communications protocols (RS-422, RS-485, CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART)

Digital, analog, and signal conditioning design

Integrated systems technologies knowledge

Electronics hardware development

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Eagle

OrCAD

Job description

Astrobotic is at the forefront of advancing space exploration and technology development. Our expertise spans from lunar rovers, landers, and infrastructure to spacecraft navigation, machine vision, and computing systems for in-space robotic applications. To date, the company has been contracted for two lunar missions and has won more than 60 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial technology contracts worth more than $600 million.

We recently launched and operated the first American lunar lander mission since the Apollo Program. Beyond helping lead America back to the Moon, Astrobotic developed and operates reusable vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) rockets and continues to advance next-generation VTVL capabilities and advanced rocket engines. Established in 2007, Astrobotic is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with a propulsion and test campus in Mojave, CA.

The Contracted Electrical Engineer will be involved in the development and evolution of Astrobotic's portfolio of propulsion testing capabilities, VTVL launch vehicle avionics hardware development and testing, and integration support activities. Experience with aerospace or space avionics hardware design is desired.

Employment Type: Remote work eligible based on candidate experience. Contract is set for 12 months but could go direct based on location and willingness to relocate.

Job Responsibilities:

• The development of flight hardware avionics, including computing, signal conditioning, control electronics, filtering, data acquisition, and command & data handling (C&DH)
• Performing trade studies for electrical and avionics systems
• Analyzing and verifying different operating modes of the launch vehicle by designing, fabricating, and testing integrated avionics systems
• Selecting and researching components from various external vendors by verifying that the components meet project needs
• Developing test scripts or simulations for testing integrated systems
• Participating in qualification tests of flight design units
• Delivering technical reports of tests and advancements in avionics and power systems

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Schematic and board design proficiency using software like Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar
• Rapid prototype development skills
• Strong debugging skills
• Experience with communications protocols such as RS-422/RS-485/Controller Area Network (CAN)/Ethernet/Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)/Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C)/Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART)
• Digital, analog, and signal conditioning design skills
• Extensive knowledge of integrated systems technologies
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electronics hardware development
• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Equivalent Work Experience

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in developing aerospace electronics systems
• Technical understanding of launch vehicle subsystems and operations
• Knowledge of Range Safety and Ground Safety electronics compliance
• Knowledge of CPU design
• Knowledge of PC/104 design
• Experience with testing for MIL-STD 461, MIL-STD 464 or similar
• M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Export Control Regulations:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person which includes U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) including those individuals granted refugee or asylum status, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Astrobotic Technology, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation:

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].