Senior Mission Hardware Systems Engineer (Space/Defense)

Frontgrade Technologies

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
9X80 compressed work schedule
Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year
8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies seeks a Systems Design Engineer in Colorado Springs to specialize in circuit card, module, and box-level design.

The role involves system-level integration, troubleshooting, and collaborating across engineering teams to create reliable solutions. Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications, focusing on aerospace or defense electronic systems.

Exceptional benefits are offered, including immediate medical coverage, a 401K match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in a specialized functional discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in hardware integration for complex electronic systems.
  • Strong understanding of high-speed digital design and power distribution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system-level integration of hardware solutions.
  • Assess compatibility between subsystems and ensure mission requirements are met.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure systems operate correctly.
  • Develop integration and verification plans for testing.
  • Troubleshoot system-level anomalies and drive corrective actions.
  • Participate in design reviews and maintain documentation.

Skills

Circuit card design
Integration of complex electronic systems
FPGA programming
Root cause analysis
Modular system architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
Master's degree or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Frontgrade Technologies seeks a Systems Design Engineer in Colorado Springs to specialize in circuit card, module, and box-level design.

The role involves system-level integration, troubleshooting, and collaborating across engineering teams to create reliable solutions. Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications, focusing on aerospace or defense electronic systems.

Exceptional benefits are offered, including immediate medical coverage, a 401K match, and generous PTO.

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