Electronics Engineer - Space Instrumentation & Systems

Smithsonian; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Transit Benefits

Life Insurance

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

403b Retirement Plan

Membership Discounts

Museum Stores

Credit Union

Childcare

Job summary

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Electronics Engineer (IS-0855-9/11). This full-time role focuses on development, testing, and integration of electronic subsystems for mission-critical instrumentation, with opportunities for career ladder advancement.

The role requires a professional engineering background, experience in RF and signal processing, and strong collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience with RF, digital/analog electronics, and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret schematics, drawings, and test data.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations, modeling, and analysis of electronic circuits, RF systems, and sensors.
• Develop design specifications, schematics, and test plans for electronic systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, and environmental testing using diagnostic tools.
• Prepare test reports, data summaries, and recommendations.
• Assist in project plans, documentation, and engineering change proposals.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors; support design reviews.

Skills

Electrical engineering

RF systems

Signal processing

Python programming

Schematic design

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB

CAD/EDA

Job description

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Electronics Engineer (IS-0855-9/11). This full-time role focuses on development, testing, and integration of electronic subsystems for mission-critical instrumentation, with opportunities for career ladder advancement.

The role requires a professional engineering background, experience in RF and signal processing, and strong collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced research environment.