Space Electronics Systems Engineer II

SEAKR; Centennial (CO); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid leave (vacation, sick, bereavment

Descripción de la vacante

SEAKR Engineering seeks a Space Electronics Systems Engineer II to design, develop, test, and integrate electronic subsystems for next‑generation products. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver reliable, radiation‑tolerant electronics that meet project specs.

You will contribute to design specifications, test procedures, and ICDs, participating in cross‑functional reviews and documentation in a fast-paced space environment with a strong emphasis on

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of systems engineering experience in space/defense preferred.
• Solid knowledge of digital and analog electronics design (mixed-signal, high-speed).
• Experience with electrical, EMI/EMC, and vibration tests; ability to interpret data.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in designing avionics, payload electronics, power distribution units and environmental control systems.
• Research and select COTS or rad-hard components to meet mission specs.
• Participate in hardware prototyping and production-grade manufacturing prep.
• Execute system-level test plans and analyze data for verification.

Conocimientos

Mixed-signal electronics

RME tools

Embedded MCUs/FPGA

Electrical/EMC testing

Educación

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

SEAKR is seeking a Space Electronics Systems Engineer II to support the design, development, testing, and integration of electronic subsystems for our next‑generation products. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver reliable, radiation‑tolerant electronics that meet project specifications.

Core Responsibilities

• Subsystem Design & Implementation – Assist in developing detailed designs for avionics, payload electronics, power‑distribution units, and environmental control systems based on high-level architecture. Produce derived specifications, block diagrams, and support test planning.
• Component Evaluation – Research and recommend commercial or radiation‑hardened components (COTS, rad‑hard) under the guidance of senior engineers to meet mission specifications.
• Hardware Prototyping – Participate in prototype build, assembly, and preparation for production‑grade manufacturing.
• Test Execution & Data Analysis – Execute system‑level test plans (electrical, functional, EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal). Collect and analyze test data to support verification efforts and report findings.
• Systems Integration Support – Help maintain electronic interface control documents (ICDs, EID). Coordinate with hardware, power, software, and mechanical teams to resolve interface issues.
• Documentation – Assist in producing design specifications, test procedures, and operational manuals. Contribute to the living knowledge base for future teams.
• Communication – Ability to understand technical requirements, translate customer needs into engineering tasks, and communicate progress within the team.
• Team Collaboration – Work effectively within cross‑functional teams, participate in design reviews, and support peer engineers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience – 2–5 years of systems engineering experience, preferably in the space or defense industry.
• Technical Expertise – Solid knowledge of digital and analog electronics design (mixed‑signal, high‑speed). Familiarity with Requirements Management Environment (RME) tools. Basic understanding of radiation effects (TID, SEE) and mitigation techniques. Experience working with embedded microcontrollers/FPGA.
• Testing & Validation – Experience executing electrical, EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, and functional test plans. Ability to interpret test data for design feedback.
• Soft Skills – Good analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities. Strong teamwork and adaptability.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with RF processing system architecture and testing.
• Knowledge of space‑qualified microprocessors or FPGA families.
• Understanding of system power calculations throughout a design cycle.
• Awareness of space‑qualifying standards: NASA SP‑3008, ECSS‑E‑ST‑20C, MIL‑STD‑1553, SpaceWire, etc.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $90,000-130,000/year, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 10/29/26.