Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems
Amentum
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Job summary
Amentum is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join the Space Exploration Electronic Systems team. You will lead design, analysis, and deployment of complex electronics for NASA-space flight hardware, collaborating with engineers across disciplines.
Expect hands-on testing, lab work, and adherence to NASA specifications. The role requires extensive experience in PCB design, FPGA and LabVIEW, plus strong leadership and communication skills to guide a team of engineers and technicians in a
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 10–15 years of related experience preferred.
- Experience leading a team of electronics design engineers.
- Experience with circuit design of analog, digital, and power PCBs.
- Experience with electrical schematic entry and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer and SVN.
- LabVIEW and data-acquisition experience; FPGA design experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, analysis, and deployment of space exploration electronic systems.
- Develop test strategies and verification procedures for components.
- Create test stand architectures and lab instrumentation designs.
- Develop LabVIEW code for test systems and automate tests.
- Collaborate with technicians to build and test systems in a lab environment.
- Ensure designs comply with NASA specifications for electronics components.
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Job description
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems to join the team with Nexus, a teammate company.
The Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems will:
Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of over 45 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.
Work directly with or as a Team Lead and associated Electrical Engineers on a given project.
Support new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deployment.
Provide design support and guidance in various aspects of Electronics System Development.
Be familiar with NASA specifications for Electronics Component development.
Develop component test stand architectures for various components.
Design and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designs.
Develop and or modify LabVIEW code for various test systems.
Develop detailed test verification procedures.
Work with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
Develop and test various breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systems.
Perform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs, Thermocouples, etc.).
Troubleshoot and repair existing test systems.
Conduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needs.
Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
Work with eCAD designer to develop printed circuit board designs.
Work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master’s degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
- Prior experience leading team of electronics design engineers.
- Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.
- Prior experience with circuit design of analog PCB, digital PCB, and power PCB, including fabrication and assembly.
- Prior experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer, and version control software like Subversion (SVN).
- Prior experience in cable design and fabrication for space applications.
- Prior experience with JSC standards and processes.
- Prior experience with data acquisition systems (especially National Instruments) and LabVIEW code development
- Prior experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environments (Xilinx FPGA using VIVADO tool) for space applications.
- Experience in microcontroller circuit design and development of embedded systems, including hands-on design, build, and testing, as well as proficiency with embedded software development environments.
- Prior experience with requirements verification.
- Prior experience programming in C/C++ and Python.
- Prior experience with circuit simulation tools such as Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim etc.
- Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers.
- Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc.
- Prior experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
- Experience in the design, development, and validation of NASA space-flight hardware.
- Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers designing and building world‑class, NASA space‑flight hardware.
- Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, OneDrive and Outlook.
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax‑saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
06/25/2026 - Until Filled
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