Responsibilities
- Design and develop multi-layer PCBs for avionics, power regulation, and sensor interfaces.
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium or equivalent, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
- Optimize signal integrity, impedance control, and thermal management in PCB designs.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to translate system requirements into PCB-level implementations.
- Support DFM/DFT reviews and coordinate with manufacturing for board builds.
- Conduct design reviews (CoDR, PDR, CDR) focused on PCB aspects.
- Assist in prototype bring-up and troubleshooting at the board level.
- Own subsystem requirements, architecture, component selection, schematic creation, and design documentation.
- Develop and review PCB designs, ensuring manufacturability, signal integrity, and environmental robustness.
- Integrate sensors, radios, autopilots, datalinks, GPS modules, payload interfaces, and embedded computer platforms such as Jetson, STM32, and PIC.
- Support environmental, vibration, thermal, and electrical testing, including benchtop validation, HIL/SIL testing, and flight test preparation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across GNC, Software, Mechanical, Autonomy, Production, and Test teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Participate in design reviews (CoDR, PDR, CDR), risk assessments, and reliability evaluations.
- Diagnose and resolve complex field issues related to avionics, power, sensors, and embedded electronics.
Benefits
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid PTO
- Paid holidays
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- HSA and FSA Options
- Critical Care Plan
- Accident Care Plan
- Employee Stock Purchasing Program (ESPP)
Compensation
Not specified
Work Arrangement
On-site — San Luis Obispo, CA, Huntsville, AL
Team
Not specified
Other
- This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR.
- The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area.
- Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions.
- The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending.
- Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone.
- Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile.
- Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment.
- Employees may be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.
Not specified
