Electronics Design Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching plan with immediate vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. is hiring an Electronics Design Engineer to support NASA Langley Research Center projects. This position involves designing, developing, and integrating electronic systems for flight-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in Altium Designer. Benefits include medical insurance options, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) matching plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electronic design and development.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence required.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes for electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits for various applications.
• Integrate cameras, lasers, and computation systems into designs.
• Conduct functional testing and troubleshooting of electronic systems.

Skills

Proficiency in Altium Designer

Circuit design and integration

Strong written and oral communication skills

Hands-on experience with lab equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PSPICE

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks a highly motivated Electronics Design Engineer to support NASA Langley Research Center projects. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver flight‑mission quality solutions. Salary range: $90,000–$120,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits, including power systems, amplifiers, DACs, high‑speed digital, and mixed‑signal designs.
• Design and develop intra‑system harnessing.
• Integrate cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation into designs.
• Modify and adapt designs to meet specific mission requirements for computational camera systems.
• Utilize Altium Designer for circuit design and PSPICE for simulation.
• Collaborate with external vendors for PCB fabrication and perform board population as needed.
• Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronic systems.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Work closely with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure seamless manufacturing and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, scientists, and engineers across avionics, software, thermal/structural, and mechanical design teams.
• Occasionally support overtime efforts to meet delivery deadlines for flight missions.
• Work alongside technicians and interact with software, thermal/structural, mechanical design teams, and project personnel.
• Engage with scientists, project managers and chief engineers to ensure mission success.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Systems Branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electronic design and development.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer and PSPICE or similar design and simulation tools.
• Hands‑on experience with circuit design, simulation, and integration.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes for electronic systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Altium Designer and PSPICE simulation tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with electronic hardware design and parts selection.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, EMI/EMC considerations, signal integrity, high‑speed digital, and mixed‑signal circuit principles.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes and board population.
• Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and characterize electronic systems.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Prior experience with spaceflight hardware is a plus.
• Knowledge of Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume Surface Studies (SCALPSS) systems and their modifications for various missions.

Benefits

• Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave.
• Salary deferral into a 401(k) matching plan with immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AMA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.