Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Space Systems

Bluehalo; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of space technology as a Lead Electrical Design Engineer. You will play a pivotal role in designing high-reliability, radiation-hardened systems that operate in extreme environments. Your expertise in PCB design, firmware development, and circuit analysis will be crucial in guiding projects from concept to production. This position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that impact national and global missions. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your contributions will be valued, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PCB design and layout.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and VHDL for firmware development.
• Experience with mixed-signal circuit design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-reliability space systems.
• Review testing and analysis activities for compliance.
• Coordinate engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

PCB Design

Firmware Development

Worst-case Circuit Analysis

Programming (C, C++, VHDL)

Mixed-signal Circuit Design

Communication Interfaces

Electronic Test Equipment

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal Analyzers

Job description

Want to work on precision sensor systems, world-class optical stabilization, and high-reliability space flight electronics? At BlueHalo, an AV Company, we provide a full suite of space-qualified hardware trusted to operate in extreme environments across GEO, MEO, LEO, and Cislunar orbits. With hundreds of systems in space, our customers turn to BlueHalo when mission success is critical.

Our team is expanding to accomplish groundbreaking projects that the nation and the world rely on. Join us and help make a significant impact now.

YOU'D LIKE TO DO THIS

We are seeking an outstanding Lead Electrical Design Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing high-reliability, radiation-hardened space systems. Working at BlueHalo, you will be involved in all aspects of electrical design across various programs, supporting efforts from concept through production.

On any given day, you may be asked to:

• Lead analysis of customer and system requirements and develop architectural approaches and detailed specifications for electronic products.


• Lead development of high-level and detailed designs in accordance with requirements.


• Review testing and analysis activities to ensure compliance with specifications.


• Track and monitor technical performance measures to gauge progress and compliance.


• Support Supplier Management activities, including make/buy recommendations and technical services.


• Coordinate engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.


• Plan research projects to develop future product concepts.


• Work independently with minimal supervision.


• Design, assemble, integrate, and test electrical systems.


• Develop embedded system architecture and design.


• Apply structured design processes and system engineering practices.


• Occasionally travel to support project needs, both locally and overnight.

YOU'RE REQUIRED TO HAVE THIS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related STEM discipline.


• At least 5 years of experience with PCB design, simulation, and layout.


• At least 3 years of experience in worst-case circuit analysis and stress analysis.


• 5 years of experience developing firmware for embedded applications (FPGA, SoC).


• Proficiency in programming languages including C, C++, VHDL, and MATLAB scripting.


• Experience with mixed-signal circuit card design and simulation, including amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, microprocessors, and regulators.


• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as RS232, RS422, RS485, SPI, I2C, LVDS, Ethernet.


• Experience with electronic test equipment like multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal analyzers, and function generators.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

YOU COULD ALSO HAVE THIS

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field from an accredited university.


• 7-10 years of experience in embedded electronics design, integration, and testing.


• Active DoD security clearance.