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Electrical Engineer Space Information Laboratories Santa Maria, CA Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Qualifications MATLAB Controller area network (CAN) bus Embedded systems Communications systems expertise (engineering specialty) Aerospace design Schematic development for electrical drafting SoC C Embedded software Electrical engineering training Printed circuit board (PCB) layout Systems engineering Aerospace electrical engineering expertise Electrical Engineering Debugging Full Job Description Overview Space Information Labs is looking for a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of aerospace avionics systems, including guidance, navigation and control (GNC), power distribution, data handling, and onboard communication subsystems. This role requires a systems-thinking mindset, hands-on hardware and software experience, and a passion for building reliable aerospace hardware. Responsibilities Avionics System Design & Development Architect avionics subsystems including flight computers, data buses, sensors, and actuator interfaces. Develop avionics hardware specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and requirements. Support FPGA, microcontroller, and embedded system integration with spacecraft hardware. Systems Engineering & Integration Ensure avionics designs integrate seamlessly with aerospace platforms and their associated subsystems. Support requirements management, allocation, and verification for avionics subsystems. Conduct FMECA, fault protection analysis, and reliability assessments for critical avionics functions. Test & Verification Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testbeds for system verification. Support board bring-up, environmental testing (thermal/vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC), and qualification campaigns. Contribute to validation of avionics subsystems during assembly, integration, and test (AIT) and pre-launch readiness. Collaboration & Technical Leadership Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and provide detailed technical documentation. Collaborate with software, RF, propulsion, and mission operations teams to ensure end-to-end system compatibility. Provide mentorship to junior engineers and share domain knowledge across the engineering team. Experience A minimum of 5 years of experience in avionics design for aerospace or space systems Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of embedded systems, digital/analog electronics, and spacecraft data buses (e.g., RS-422, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, CAN). Experience with spacecraft GNC avionics, including IMUs, star trackers, and actuators. Hands-on experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware debugging. Proficiency with avionics simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, ModelSim, SPICE). Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills:

Background in fault-tolerant avionics architectures and autonomous fault management. Familiarity with FPGA/SoC-based avionics design and VHDL/Verilog development. Familiarity with space environment design constraints (radiation hardening, redundancy, power/thermal limits). Knowledge of flight software development processes, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and C/C++. Experience with DO-254, NASA, or ECSS avionics development standards.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you eligible for a security clearance in the U.S.? This is a hard requirement.

Location:

Santa Maria, CA 93455 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Santa Maria, CA 93455 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person