Amainc

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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