Amainc
Lead Electronics Design Engineer
Hampton, VA
Sponsorship not specified$93k-$137kDetected 11 days ago
PCB DesignAltiumFPGAVHDLAvionicsAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsManual TestingCommunicationMentoringAdaptability
About the role
- Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction.
- AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA.
- We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electronic circuits, from the component perspective, including power systems, amplifiers, DACS, high speed digital, and mixed signal designs
- Design and develop intra-system harnessing
- Integrate cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation into designs
- Modify and adapt designs to meet specific mission requirements for computational camera systems
- Utilize Altium Designer for circuit design and PSPICE for simulation
- Collaborate with external vendors for PCB fabrication and perform board population as needed
- Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Systems Branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers
- Design, simulate, and test VHDL modules and FPGA designs for advanced sensors and spaceflight systems.
- Integrate cameras, GPS modules, and data-saving systems into designs.
- Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a highly motivated Lead Electrical Design Engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in electronic design and development, specifically using Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE) software tools
- Hands-on experience with circuit design, simulation, and integration
- Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes for electronic systems
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for this position.
- With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Altium Designer and PSPICE simulation tools
- Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, GPS, and data-saving systems.
- Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes and board population
- Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, and characterize electronic systems
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
- Prior experience with spaceflight hardware is a plus, but not required
- Knowledge of Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume Surface Studies (SCALPSS) systems and their modifications for various missions is advantageous.
Compensation
- $93,400-$137k DOE
- We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for this position
This listing is sourced directly from Amainc's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.