Sr. Electrical Engineer

TRL11, Inc.

$120K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years in electrical engineering with PCB design experience
  • Experience in aerospace or defense electronics design
  • History of leading multiple cycles of high-reliability electronics
  • High-speed digital design expertise
  • Knowledge of thermal derating and MTBF analysis
  • Familiar with MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 qualification standards
  • US Person status required

Responsibilities

  • Design PCBs and PCB assemblies for camera systems and spacecraft
  • Lead design cycles ensuring robust high-reliability performance
  • Conduct thermal derating and radiation tolerance assessments
  • Develop electronics to meet strict qualification standards
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate imaging systems into products
  • Innovate in radiation-tolerant electronics and imaging systems
  • Support FPGA implementation and programming tasks

Benefits

  • Fast-paced startup environment fostering learning and impact
  • Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off with prior approval
  • Potential for stock options based on performance
  • 401k plan available
Full Job Description
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-reliability electronics for mission-critical systems, directly impacting the success of our products in space and aerospace applications.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Design printed circuit boards (PCBs) and PCB assemblies (PCBAs) for camera systems, edge recorders, and spacecraft electromechanical systems
  • Lead multiple design cycles for high-reliability electronics, ensuring robust performance in demanding environments
  • Perform sneak circuit analysis, thermal derating analysis, radiation tolerance assessments, and MTBF analysis to meet stringent reliability standards
  • Develop electronics in accordance with qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 (or similar)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate imaging systems and CMOS sensors into product designs
  • Contribute to high-speed signal design and support low-voltage power design as needed
  • Drive innovation in radiation-tolerant electronics and advanced imaging system development
  • Contribution to projects including FPGA implementation and programming

Requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience including PCB design
  • Experience designing electronics for space or aerospace/defense hardware
  • Completed multiple design cycles on high-reliability electronics systems
  • High-speed digital design experience (signal integrity / high-speed interfaces)
  • Experience performing thermal derating analysis and MTBF analysis
  • Familiarity with qualification standards such as MIL-STD-461G and SMC-S-016 (or similar)
  • US Person status (e.g., US citizen or permanent resident)
  • Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Low-voltage power design experience
  • Hands-on PCB CAD experience with Altium Designer
  • Development experience with CMOS sensors and imaging systems
  • Experience developing or qualifying radiation-tolerant electronics
  • Experience programming in HDL's such as Verilog or VHSIC

Benefits
  • Fast paced, energetic startup culture, where you'll learn a lot, have great impact, and have fun doing it
  • Competitive salary of $120,000-$200,000, depending on experience
  • Bonus, 401k, Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays, Maternity, Paternity
  • Possible Stock Option Plan participation, based on performance and tenure.

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