Objectives of this Role:- Lead and support the design, analysis, verification, and testing of digital and analog electronics for spaceflight instrumentation, with an emphasis on FPGA-based electronics and firmware for detector readout, data acquisition, command and control, signal processing, and comms.
- Participate in instrument electronics development from architecture and requirements definition through detailed design, fabrication, integration, verification, and delivery.
- Design, develop, and bring up spaceflight circuit boards, including high-speed digital interfaces, memory interfaces, and power distribution, and support detector and focal-plane electronics such as MCP detectors and CCD/CMOS sensors.
- Work with multidisciplinary science and engineering teams to establish instrument requirements, develop electrical architectures, and ensure designs meet instrument and spacecraft interface and performance requirements.
- Participate in technical reviews, provide engineering documentation and technical justification to customers, and contribute to proposals, internal R&D, and maturation of new electronics and instrumentation technologies.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: - Lead and support the design, development, and implementation of digital electronics and FPGA firmware for spaceflight instrumentation, including detector readout, data acquisition, command and control, and signal processing.
- Design, fabricate, bring up, and test electronic circuit boards and associated hardware, including high-speed digital interfaces, memory interfaces, power distribution, and supporting analog circuitry.
- Work with scientists and multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate instrument requirements into electrical architectures and hardware designs, ensuring compatibility with detector systems, spacecraft interfaces, and payload requirements.
- Lead and support electronics integration, verification, and testing throughout the instrument development lifecycle, from initial design through hardware delivery.
- Participate in internal and customer design reviews.
Requirements: - Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years: Demonstrated experience designing spaceflight electronics, including digital design and hands-on FPGA development in VHDL or Verilog.
- Experience with PCB design, assembly, and bring-up as well as integration, verification, and lab testing.
- Proficient experience collaborating with science and engineering teams.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:Work assignment is in Durham, New Hampshire. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Job Locations: Durham, New HampshireFor more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page.
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