Princ Elect Sys Engineer - Electrical Sys Payloads

Location: Westminster, CO
Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $57.37 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Principal Electrical System Engineer - Electrical Systems Lead

Location: Westminster CO

Contract: 12+ Months

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and deep domain expertise in the design, development, and testing of complex, high-reliability electronics for aerospace and space-based platforms. You will lead the electrical architecture definition, manage system-level risk, and guide a multidisciplinary team to deliver cutting-edge solutions for our customers.

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

Electrical Systems Leadership & Architecture

• Provide Technical Leadership for a multidisciplinary system team (Optical, Mechanical, Focal Plane, Power, Thermal, RF, and Software), including external suppliers, to define and create state-of-the-art electronics solutions.
• Define Key Solutions involving electro-optical imaging, Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), mechanism control, high-precision thermal conditioning, payload control, mission data processing, and power distribution (including DC-DC converter designs).
• Drive Architectural Decisions by composing objective, quantifiable trade studies that incorporate heritage designs, new technologies, and supplier capabilities.
• Maintain System Integrity by performing system-level modeling, simulation, and analysis to ensure end-to-end electrical compatibility, functional allocations, and margins across the entire system.
• Lead System Engineering Efforts including requirements derivation, allocation, and flow-down using tools like DOORs and MBSE.

Design, Development, and Anomaly Resolution

• Lead Hardware Anomaly Resolution at the system level for both engineering development and flight hardware, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain Hands-on Involvement in every aspect of the design, development, production, and test phases.
• Identify and Mitigate technical risks early in the design lifecycle.
• Develop Electronics that meet the stringent quality and reliability standards required for NASA, NOAA, DoD, and classified customers.
• Present analysis, findings, and design progress to internal management and customers throughout all program phases (Proposal, SRR, PDR, CDR, IV&V).

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (BS) or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus 6 or more years of related experience. (A higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience).
• Detailed Design Expertise: Demonstrated, detailed design experience in analog and digital circuits, FPGA development, PCB Layout, and electronics packaging.
• Systems Thinking: Proven ability to act as a systems thinker, applying systems thinking skills to solve complex problems and drive constructive change.
• Documentation Skills: Working knowledge of creating interface and design documentation, including functional block diagrams, PCB design, layout, and fabrication documentation.
• Problem-Solving: Robust problem-solving, decision-making, and closure skills (dedication to close open technical issues, manage cost/schedule/risk).
• Communication: Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Work Environment: Ability to work effectively within an on-site environment (3+ days per week) and within multi-disciplinary teams.

Highly Desired Qualifications (Preferred Skills)

• Domain Expertise: Experience in creating and delivering aerospace and/or space-based electronics systems and subsystems.
• Full Lifecycle Experience: Experience through the entire system lifecycle, from concept and design to production, integration, test, launch, and operation support.
• Specialized Technical Competence in:
• Focal Plane/Sensors: ROIC photodetector arrays and interface electronics.
• Motion Control: Motor drives (3 phase, voice coils, steppers) with associated feedback (resolvers, encoders).
• Power/EMI: DC-DC conversion, power distribution, harnessing, strong grounding knowledge, and EMI/EMC background.
• Control: FPGA closed-loop control and general analog circuitry for thermal control/telemetry.
• Analytical Experience: Experience with high-reliability design standards, including Worst-Case Analysis (WCA) and Part Stress Analysis.

By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

Contact:

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!