Senior Space Electronics Architect

SEAKR; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SEAKR Engineering seeks a Space Electronics Systems Engineer to spearhead the design, development, testing, and qualification of mission-critical subsystems for our next-generation products. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver highly reliable, radiation-tolerant electronics that meet stringent requirements.

Core responsibilities include architecture definition, component qualification, prototype production, and system-level testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of systems engineering in space, or 4+ years in a senior/lead role.
• Experience with radiation testing (TID, SEE) and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with embedded microcontrollers/FPGA firmware/software integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate architecture for avionics, payload electronics, power-distribution, and environmental control systems.
• Evaluate and select components (COTS, rad-hard) against mission specs.
• Oversee prototype build, assembly, and production-grade manufacturing.
• Design and execute system-level test plans (electrical, EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal).
• Define and maintain ICDs/EIDs; coordinate cross-disciplinary interfaces.
• Produce design specs, test procedures, and operator manuals; maintain knowledge base.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and foster cross-functional teamwork.

Skills

Digital & Analog design

RME tools

Radiation testing

Firmware integration

MCU/FPGA

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

RME tools

Job description

SEAKR Engineering seeks a Space Electronics Systems Engineer to spearhead the design, development, testing, and qualification of mission-critical subsystems for our next-generation products. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver highly reliable, radiation-tolerant electronics that meet stringent requirements.

Core responsibilities include architecture definition, component qualification, prototype production, and system-level testing.