Senior Electrical Engineer Embedded Systems for Quantum in Space

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in embedded system firmware and software to join our Emerging Technology team. This individual will be a key contributor in the development of embedded control systems design build integration test and qualification for operation of deployed quantum systems and sensors in space terrestrial and lab-based environments. Initially this role will be in support of a technology demonstration mission in collaboration with NASA JPL/Goddard that will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind quantum gravity gradient (QGG) sensor on a dedicated satellite. The successful candidate will collaborate with an extended team of electrical engineers physicists mechanical engineers embedded systems engineers systems engineers and sub vendors to develop high performance radiation tolerant and robust circuits critical to the operation of this exciting new quantum sensing capability demonstrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute engineering projects and deliver them on time and budget

• Collaborate with engineers physicists and technicians to troubleshoot and debug existing circuit boards and control systems in use

• Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy electrical systems

• Work with other engineering disciplines on electrical mechanical and thermal interface requirements and design

• Summarize data and report on test results

• Provide estimates of resources needed to deliver successful projects on schedule and budget.

• Manage and mentor peers and more junior team members to ensure project success

• Communicating with key stakeholders on progress barriers and status

• Other duties or projects as assigned to ensure mission success

About the Team

Youll join a passionate and experienced team developing one of the worlds first space-deployable quantum gravity sensors. This effort is foundational to future navigation earth science and resource exploration missions.

Travel

Up to 10% local travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in Embedded Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• At least four years of experience in a relevant industry or field

• Highly proficient in at least one of the two following areas proficiency in both areas preferred:

• Embedded system firmware development in Rust. If you have relevant expertise but with C/C you may still be successful in this role if you have interest in Rust and have some idea of how Rust can be used to rapidly develop safe and performant systems

• FPGA development specifically with Xilinx FPGAs along with experience creating testbenches and verifying complex designs. Experience with Microblaze processors or high-level synthesis/testing languages like SpinalHDL or cocotb is a plus.

• Proficient in MS Office

• Good verbal and written communication skills able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff

• Good collaboration skills able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance

• Experience mentoring and managing more junior engineers

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space-deployed systems and the associated challenging vibration thermal and radiation environment

• Experience with Contract Electronic Manufacturing

• Experience mentoring and managing more junior engineers

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work will normally be performed in an office and laboratory environment and around technical equipment including computers and lasers. Able to sit stand bend lift and carry up to 40 pounds without assistance. Able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops copiers and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone computer or in-person). Any required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be properly used in accordance with company requirements.

The targeted salary range for this role is $120000 to 150000 on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.

In addition to your base compensation we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:

• 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical Dental Vision and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching Programs
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment
• Equity Opporutnity

Equal Opportunity

Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love your gender identity and expression skin color age appearance disability neurodiversity DNA military/veteran status citizenship and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued welcomed and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications performance merits as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

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Required Experience:

Senior IC