Lead Electronics Design Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a highly motivated Lead Electrical Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on engineer leading and mentoring a team of Electrical Engineers who play a critical role in designing, developing, and integrating VHDL modules and Field‑Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designs for cutting‑edge projects.

• Design and develop electronic circuits, from the component perspective, 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
• Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Systems Branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers
• Design, simulate, and test VHDL modules and FPGA designs for advanced sensors and spaceflight systems
• Integrate cameras, GPS modules, and data‑saving systems into designs

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• 3‑5+ years of experience in electronic design and development, specifically using SPICE software tools
• Familiarity with Altium Designer for circuit design and PSPICE for simulation, 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
• Role-oriented toward delivery for flight missions and requires adaptability to evolving requirements

• Proficiency in Altium Designer and PSPICE simulation tools
• Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, GPS, and data‑saving systems
• 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, but not required
• Knowledge of Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume Surface Studies (SCALPSS) systems and their modifications for various missions is advantageous

Salary range: $93,400–$137k DOE.
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required for this position.

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

AMA is an Affirmitive 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.