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.
This position requires a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is capable of following designs through the entire lifecycle-from concept to manufacturing, assembly, and testing. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, project managers, and engineers from various branches, to deliver high-quality solutions for flight missions.
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 Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (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
- Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- The role is 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 range: $93,400-$137k DOE
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for this position. 
