Senior Avionics Engineer - Aerospace Systems Development
Overview
Lead design development integration testing of avionics hardware for next generation spacecraft small satellites reentry capsules and hypersonic flight systems. Senior Avionics Engineer at Atlanta Georgia based company. Must own projects from concept through flight test. Requires US citizenship and DoD Secret clearance.
What You'll Do5
- 1Design and develop avionics subsystems power systems PCBs wiring harnesses and electronic assemblies
- 2Perform analog digital and mixed-signal circuit design for control communication propulsion and power applications
- 3Conduct requirements development trade studies verification testing and release-to-production activities
- 4Integrate and validate custom and COTS avionics hardware for ground and flight systems
- 5Support avionics mission assurance safety requirements and process improvements
Requirements5
- 1BS in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field
- 2Hands-on experience with PCB design schematic capture integration and testing Altium preferred
- 3Experience with microcontrollers power management distribution RF systems and sensor interfaces
- 4Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design including Ethernet communications and ARM-based systems
- 5Proficiency using electronic test equipment oscilloscopes multimeters logic analyzers and understanding of EMI bonding grounding and systems engineering principles
Salary Insight
$130 - $160k per year
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