Future Programs - Spacecraft Avionics Engineer

Description

As a Spacecraft Avionics Engineer, you will support Stoke’s mission by architecting, procuring, designing, building, testing, and integrating the subsystems needed to enable prolonged on-orbit operations of the Nova stage 2 vehicle. These subsystems will include power generation and storage, station keeping, communication, and payload operations. You will work together with a small team of mechanical and software engineers to quickly develop and demonstrate these capabilities and integrate them into Nova stage 2 within the first few flights. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, procurement, development, qualification, and integration of spacecraft avionics components
• Perform component selection, design analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, circuit validation, and design documentation for electrical designs
• Assist with electrical architecture, product requirements, manufacturing planning, and production test
• Execute development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable flight hardware
• Work with experts from other teams and departments to ensure that fielded systems perform their function while being efficient, manufacturable, and reliable; challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on the job experience
• 2+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)
• Experience with design (including schematic capture and PCB layout) of analog circuits, digital circuits, and switching power converters
• Experience with spacecraft/satellite components and subsystems including RF communication and station keeping
• Experience with system trades and first-hand knowledge of how requirements tie hardware to larger systems
• Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components
• Capable of board level rework in support of prototyping and development testing
• Basic first principles understanding of EMI/EMC and common best practices for design
• Familiarity with design-for-manufacture and design-for-cost
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
• Capable of writing software for test automation, data review, and design analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Rigorous attention to detail

Benefits

• Equity – We are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees. 
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Company-paid life and disability insurance 
• 401(k) plan with employer match 
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off  
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure) 
• Paid Family/Parental Leave  
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) 
• Dog friendly offices! 

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 1 range:  $ 91,000 - $114,900
• Level 2 range: $104,500 - $141,400
• Level 3 range: $123,000 - $184,000

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. 

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.