Senior Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems Quantum in Space

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in embedded system firmware and software to join our Emerging Technology team. This individual will be a key contributor in the development of embedded control systems design, build, integration, test, and qualification for operation of deployed quantum systems and sensors in space, terrestrial, and lab-based environments. Initially, this role will be in support of a technology demonstration mission in collaboration with NASA JPL/Goddard that will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind quantum gravity gradient (QGG) sensor on a dedicated satellite.

The successful candidate will collaborate with an extended team of electrical engineers, physicists, mechanical engineers, embedded systems engineers, systems engineers, and sub vendors to develop high performance, radiation tolerant, and robust circuits critical to the operation of this exciting new quantum sensing capability demonstrator.

• Execute engineering projects and deliver them on time and budget
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and technicians to troubleshoot and debug existing circuit boards and control systems in use
• Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy electrical systems
• Work with other engineering disciplines on electrical, mechanical, and thermal interface requirements and design
• Summarize data and report on test results
• Provide estimates of resources needed to deliver successful projects on schedule and budget
• Manage and mentor peers and more junior team members to ensure project success
• Communicate with key stakeholders on progress, barriers, and status
• Other duties or projects as assigned to ensure mission success

You’ll join a passionate and experienced team developing one of the world s first space-deployable quantum gravity sensors. This effort is foundational to future navigation, earth science, and resource exploration missions.

Up to 10% local travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Embedded Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• At least four years of experience in a relevant industry or field
• Highly proficient in at least one of the two following areas, proficiency in both areas preferred:
• Embedded system firmware development in Rust. If you have relevant expertise but with C/C++, you may still be successful in this role if you have interest in Rust and have some idea of how Rust can be used to rapidly develop safe and performant systems
• FPGA development, specifically with Xilinx FPGAs, along with experience creating test benches and verifying complex designs.
  
  Experience with Microblaze processors, or high-level synthesis/testing languages like Spinal
  
  HDL or cocotb is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
• Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance
• Experience mentoring and managing more junior engineers
• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license

• Experience with space-deployed systems and the associated challenging vibration, thermal, and radiation environment
• Experience with Contract Electronic Manufacturing
• Experience mentoring and managing more junior engineers

Work will normally be performed in an office and laboratory environment and around technical equipment including computers and lasers. Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and carry up to 40 pounds without assistance. Able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and printers; able to effectively…