Electronics Design Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks a highly motivated Electronics Design Engineer to support NASA Langley Research Center projects. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver flight‑mission quality solutions. Salary range: $90,000–$120,000, commensurate with education and experience.

• Design and develop electronic circuits, including power systems, amplifiers, DACs, high‑speed digital, and mixed‑signal designs.
• Design and develop intra‑system harnessing.
• Integrate cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation into designs.
• Modify and adapt designs to meet specific mission requirements for computational camera systems.
• Utilize Altium Designer for circuit design and PSPICE for simulation.
• Collaborate with external vendors for PCB fabrication and perform board population as needed.
• Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronic systems.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Work closely with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure seamless manufacturing and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, scientists, and engineers across avionics, software, thermal/structural, and mechanical design teams.
• Occasionally support overtime efforts to meet delivery deadlines for flight missions.
• Work alongside technicians and interact with software, thermal/structural, mechanical design teams, and project personnel.
• Engage with scientists, project managers and chief engineers to ensure mission success.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Systems Branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers.

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electronic design and development.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer and PSPICE or similar design and simulation tools.
• Hands‑on experience with circuit design, simulation, and integration.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes for electronic systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.

• Proficiency in Altium Designer and PSPICE simulation tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with electronic hardware design and parts selection.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, EMI/EMC considerations, signal integrity, high‑speed digital, and mixed‑signal circuit principles.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes and board population.
• Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and characterize electronic systems.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Prior experience with spaceflight hardware is a plus.
• Knowledge of Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume Surface Studies (SCALPSS) systems and their modifications for various missions.

• Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave.
• Salary deferral into a 401(k) matching plan with immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.