Amainc
Electronics FPGA Design Engineer
Hampton, VA · Exec
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$120kDetected 11 days ago
Code ReviewExcelFPGAVHDLAvionicsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringManual TestingResearchCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000, commensurate with education and experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Design, simulate, and test VHDL modules and FPGA designs for advanced sensors and spaceflight systems.
- Create Design documentation and deliverables for FPGA designs.
- Support FPGA code reviews to ensure designs meet NASA standards.
- Work closely with software and electrical team members to integrate and test FPGA designs into the system(s).
- Research and maintain knowledge of current state-of-the-art devices for space missions, to enable effective system design.
- Integrate cameras, GPS modules, and data-saving systems into designs.
- Communicate effectively with scientists, project managers, and engineers across avionics, software, thermal/structural, and mechanical design teams.
- Occasionally support overtime efforts to meet delivery deadlines for flight missions.
- Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Design branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers.
- Work alongside technicians and interact with software, thermal/structural, mechanical design teams, and project personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in electronic design and development, specifically using Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE) software tools
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with advanced sensors and spaceflight systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and test 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.
- Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, GPS, and data-saving systems.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with spaceflight hardware is a plus but not required.
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for this position
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