Job Title: Electrical Hardware Engineer
Job Description: The Electrical Hardware Engineer will work closely within the program team to develop space flight electronics.
Job Duties:
- Lead the design and development of high-reliability systems for space applications, including requirements gathering, schematic design, PCB layout in Altium, firmware development in C, and comprehensive system testing.
- Design, analyze and develop component- and system-level space flight electronics.
- Create prototypes for R&D projects and future products.
- EEE parts selection.
- Use Altium to modify existing board designs to meet new customer requirements and improve form factor.
- Develop embedded software to interface with components using protocols such as SPI, RS422, CCSDS, and I2C, ensuring effective communication with devices like ADCs, DACs, FRAM, cameras, and motor controllers.
- Maintain and modify existing software, adding new features and implementing necessary changes to enhance functionality and address evolving requirements.
- Develop Python test scripts to automate hardware testing throughout the build process, including first test, functional verification, thermal cycling, and vibration testing.
- Collaborate with purchasing and contract manufacturers to ensure hardware is built and assembled, managing long lead item procurement, identifying component shortages, and sourcing alternatives to maintain production timelines.
- Analyze and debug non-functional units using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, identifying root causes of failures. Create detailed work instructions for repairs, including recommending component replacements and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain relationships with space hardware IC vendors, staying informed about new radiation-hardened components that could address issues in legacy designs and enhance system performance.
- Write comprehensive procedures and documentation for customers, engineers, and technicians, covering the use, testing, programming, and troubleshooting of MMA's hardware systems, enabling independent operation without design engineer assistance.
Skills and Requirements:
- B.S in electrical engineering, electronics systems design or related field with 5 years of experience; a master's or experience with electronics design for space applications may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
- Familiar with space-industry standards for electronics, design factors of safety, and product verification is desired
- RF understanding and experience a plus.
- Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Capable of performing appropriate engineering analyses.
- Effective at communication including technical writing and oral presentations.
- Understanding of project management, including costs and schedules.
- Familiar with software development for embedded applications with microcontrollers in C.
- Key technical skills: Altium Designer, LTspice, Embedded C/C++, Python, Linux CLI, Lab equipment such as (Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Programable loads, PSU)
- Nice to have: Docker, GIT, SVN, PLM such as PDXpert, Agile PLM, ARAS, 3D printing
- Skill balance (70% hardware/30% Software)
MMA highly values:
• Collaborative team players.
• Creative and resourceful problem solvers.
• Leadership.
• Focus on excellence
About MMA
Space is our passion, and exploring is in our DNA.
MMA Design is a manufacturer of precision machined custom parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry.
MMA values each employee’s unique contributions. If you are a versatile team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good interpersonal skills, this is an outstanding opportunity for you to grow your skills and responsibilities while gaining experience in designing and delivering highly engineered, precision deployable products for space applications.
Join our fun, collaborative and talented team who is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products. Please respond with resume and references. Only US Citizens may apply.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics systems design, or a related field
- Five years of relevant experience, or a master's degree or space electronics design experience substituting for two years
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout
- Embedded application software development using microcontrollers and C
- Ability to perform engineering analyses
- Technical writing and oral communication skills
- Understanding of project costs and schedules
- Experience with Altium Designer, LTspice, Embedded C/C++, Python, Linux CLI, and laboratory test equipment
- Familiarity with space-industry electronics standards, design factors of safety, and product verification
- RF understanding and experience
- Experience with Docker, Git, SVN, PLM systems, or 3D printing
- U.S. citizenship
What We Do
MMA’s innovative, talented and agile team is passionate about creating Space Power, RF Payload and other Deployable solutions that open up a universe of possibilities for our customers. Our innovative research and development leads to the commercialization of revolutionary deployable solutions. We are in the business of forging relationships and breathing life into ideas. The solutions we bring to market have a positive impact in the world, and we firmly believe that our small company makes a huge difference. No matter what important function or high science the mission involves – whether supporting the American warfighter or finding water on the moon – we are committed to helping our customers accomplish MORE. Since 2007, we have achieved many significant milestones, including the first successful deployment and de-orbit of a space vehicle in less than 2 years with our dragNET de-orbit system. Two of the last five SmallSat missions of the year in 2018 and 2019, have been powered by MMA HaWK solar arrays -- including the first CubeSats to fly on an interplanetary mission on the Mars Cube One (MarCO) Mission. And, our P-DaHGR antenna flew on DARPA’s R3D2 mission, and demonstrated that a high capability, deployable antenna can be achieved in a very small package and in a short timeframe -- from CAD to low-earth-orbit in 20 months! Through Solutions, Exploration, Excellence and Disruption (SEEDs), MMA aims to enhance and preserve our way of life for many generations to come.
Why Work With Us
Space is our passion, and exploring is in our DNA. Our people are our superpower. Innovation is our way of life. We know we make a difference everyday. We believe quality happens by design. We accomplish MORE for our customers. Together, we know there's nothing we can't accomplish.
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