Electronics Engineer – Advanced Instrumentation for Space

Smithsonian Institution; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an Electronics Engineer to provide electrical engineering support for advanced instrumentation in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on designing electrical systems, creating PCB layouts, and contributing to documentation for project lifecycles.

Prospective candidates should hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and have experience with schematic capture and PCB tools. This on-site position operates within the Central Engineering division.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic concepts and practices to design, build, and test electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical schematic capture and PCB layouts.
• Ability to evaluate design options and select parts for complex instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for advanced instrumentation.
• Create PCB designs, block diagrams, and interconnect documentation.
• Support cost and schedule estimates for hardware design, fabrication, tests, and calibration.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an Electronics Engineer to provide electrical engineering support for advanced instrumentation in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on designing electrical systems, creating PCB layouts, and contributing to documentation for project lifecycles.

Prospective candidates should hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and have experience with schematic capture and PCB tools. This on-site position operates within the Central Engineering division.