Space Systems Engineering opportunity in San Diego, CA

Responsibilities: 

• The System Engineer will support requirements analysis, trade studies, system and interface design, system integration
• This position will work closely with other systems engineers, Subject Matter Experts, software engineers, and hardware engineers to support system engineering tasks throughout the program lifecycle
• Successful candidate can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment providing Engineering support for multiple project teams
• Support internal and external interface development and documentation
• Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, interfaces, and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
• Develop new and novel methodologies for improving system integration
• Employ new technologies to solve problems and then apply those solutions

Requirements:

• 15 years bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 10 years with Masters
• 10 years of Systems Engineering or related work experience in “Space level designs.” 
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital design.
• Experience in the following areas:
  • High-speed digital design work
  • Fundamentals of signal and power integrity
  • Must have familiarity with “Space level” parts:
    • Manufacturers and vendors. 
    • Radiation Parts levels for “TID, SEU, SEL.”
    • NASA Part screening levels 
  • VPX design/specification (plus but not needed)
  • Understanding of low voltage power regulation solutions
  • Integration of hardware into multi-functional systems
  • Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through to production.
  • PCB layout and routing rules understanding
  • Understanding and development of system architecture designs with (NASA level) space parts

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