About the position
Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who will primarily be responsible for the design, development, and testing of avionics hardware components and systems used in the Axiom Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuit. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for creating avionics electronic systems to function, circuit board design, electronic component selection, sensor integration, and other embedded systems.
Responsibilities
- Work in a collaborative and energetic engineering team designing DC/DC converters and avionics electronics for a commercial human spaceflight module
- Design, analyze, and simulate electronics circuits, magnetic components and control strategies for avionics electronics
- Understanding of EMI/EMC principles and applications
- Develop requirements and test plans for electronics design
- Troubleshoot hardware (systems and subassemblies) to determine root cause of failures and identify corrective actions
- Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations
- Develop documentation that supports analysis, component deratings, and design reviews
- Interface, communicate, and drive decisions with cross discipline teams
- Resolve problems encountered in testing and verification processes
- Familiar with designing for a radiation tolerant environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline (graduate degree preferred) with of 5+ years of experience
- Automotive and commercial electronics background welcome
- 5+ years relevant industry experience designing with MCU and JTAG
- Familiar with PCB design and common electrical interfaces: PCIe, USB, Display Port and I2C/SPI/UART buses
- Experience designing ADC and filtering circuits
- Self-starter and able to perform under minimal supervision
- Success designing, developing, testing, of electronics
- Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies and design methodologies
- Experience in analyzing, simulation, and testing of electronics
- Understanding of analog control and discrete logic design
- Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability
- Experience with in-lab testing and measurement techniques
- Familiarity with spacecraft electrical systems and knowledge of radiation effects
- Familiarity with lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage
- Understanding of PCB layout, PCBA manufacturing, component selection and environmental qualifications
- Entrepreneurial mindset, eager to solve problems and identify original opportunities
- Shows commitment to inspiring others
- Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment
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