Electrical Engineer

Aalyria Electrical Engineer

The Aalyria Tightbeam team focuses on delivering the world's most advanced optical communication solutions. As an electrical engineer working on the team you will develop and deliver systems for our next-generation land, sea, air & space optical communications terminals and support systems. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems as we continue to push technology forward.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will personally design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance electrical engineering solutions.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team on electronics integration, troubleshooting, and optimization for free-space optical (FSO) technology.
• Assist design and development of all aspects of electronics design from individual PCBAs to higher level system integrations.
• Use ECAD tools to design custom PCBAs including digital and mixed signal circuitry.
• Research and select electronics components, and create and maintain CAD libraries to support PCBA design.
• Assist in documentation of designs, test plans, and technical reports for internal teams and project stakeholders as well as customers.
• Perform tests on the benchtop, during integration, and for experimental data collection.
• Create wiring and cable drawings for individual assemblies as well as connection diagrams between individual PCBAs and higher level assemblies.
• Assist as technical POC for electronics with vendors, customers, and other internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Up to 3 years of electrical engineering experience in embedded systems for industrial applications.
• Ability to design PCBAs using ECAD design software (KiCAD, Altium, etc).
• Experience in all phases of designing circuits boards, including circuit design and component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Electrical Engineering lab fundamentals and electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multi-meters, etc.).
• Passion for being in the lab, problem solving, and engineering.
• Experience with bringing up and debugging prototype PCBAs.
• Foundational knowledge in design for manufacture and new product introduction.
• Experience with wire/cable assembly design or wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of designing for compliance with industry standards (FCC, UL, etc.)
• Familiarity with board and system level power analysis.
• Experience with specifying acceptance tests, design of experiments, data collection, and data analysis.
• Comfortable traveling and working in a broad range of deployment environments.

• Innovative Environment:
  Work at a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace communications.
• Impactful Work:
  Directly contribute to critical national security programs and initiatives.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Expand your career with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Inclusive Culture:
  Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.
• Flexibility:
  Flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote/in-office schedules.
• Compensation and Equity:
  Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance), paid time off, and equity options.

This position involves access to export-controlled information. To comply with U.S. government export regulations, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

(A) Qualify as a U.S. person, which includes:

• U.S. citizen or national
• U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158

(B) Be eligible to access export-controlled information without requiring an export authorization.

(C) Be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the necessary export authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agency.

The company reserves the right to decline pursuing an export licensing process for legitimate business-related reasons.

Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.