Disability Solutions - Westminster, CA
posted about 2 months ago
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit is at the forefront of delivering high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. This position involves designing hardware for space-based, high-reliability electronic systems, which includes detailed circuit design, modeling, and simulation. The role encompasses a variety of tasks, including performing analyses such as Worst Case Analysis (WCA), Parts Stress Analysis (PSA), reliability assessments, signal integrity checks, and risk mitigation strategies. The digital assignments will require the design of architectures utilizing FPGAs, microprocessors, soft-core processors, digital filters, image processing algorithms, and high-speed SERDES communication interfaces/protocols like XAUI, sRIO, PCIe, and SpaceWire. These designs will facilitate communication and data processing for various sensors, including focal planes, detectors, gimbals, and phased arrays. In addition to digital design, the role will also involve analog assignments focusing on general analog, mixed signal, and power supply electronic design. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing test fixtures, including test plans for both chip-level and board-level environments, and creating reusable circuits that can be utilized across multiple projects. Collaboration with Parts Engineers to select and approve EEE parts to meet program requirements is essential, as is working closely with PWB packaging and layout engineers. The position requires interfacing with systems engineers to define functional and performance requirements, leading the resolution of hardware anomalies, and promoting the development of a strong team through mentoring junior team members. The work environment is dynamic, requiring regular in-person engagement on-site three or more days each week. The role may involve travel and local commutes between company campuses and other locations. The working conditions vary, as work may be performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, or outdoors, and may occasionally require the use of protective equipment. The candidate must maintain a regular and predictable work schedule while establishing effective working relationships within the department and across the company.