Lead Electronics Design Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 93,400 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal and federal holiday leave

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. is hiring a Lead Electrical Design Engineer in Virginia. The role involves leading a team, designing VHDL modules, and developing electronic circuits for advanced projects.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3-5+ years of relevant experience. Strong skills in circuit design and tools like Altium Designer and PSPICE are essential. Benefits include medical insurance, salary deferrals, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in electronic design and development.
• Hands-on experience with circuit design, simulation, and integration.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits including power systems.
• Integrate cameras, lasers, and computational systems into designs.
• Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronic systems.

Skills

Circuit design

Simulation with SPICE tools

FPGA design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PSPICE

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a highly motivated Lead Electrical Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on engineer leading and mentoring a team of Electrical Engineers who play a critical role in designing, developing, and integrating VHDL modules and Field‑Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designs for cutting‑edge projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits, from the component perspective, 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
• Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Systems Branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers
• Design, simulate, and test VHDL modules and FPGA designs for advanced sensors and spaceflight systems
• Integrate cameras, GPS modules, and data‑saving systems into designs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• 3‑5+ years of experience in electronic design and development, specifically using SPICE software tools
• Familiarity with Altium Designer for circuit design and PSPICE for simulation, 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
• Role-oriented toward delivery for flight missions and requires adaptability to evolving requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Altium Designer and PSPICE simulation tools
• Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, GPS, and data‑saving systems
• 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, but not required
• Knowledge of Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume Surface Studies (SCALPSS) systems and their modifications for various missions is advantageous

Salary & Citizenship

Salary range: $93,400–$137k DOE.
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for this position.

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

AMA is an Affirmitive 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.