engineer

Circuit Design Engineer full_time

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Aerospace Corporation’s Experiment Lab, xLab, develops prototypes, instruments, pathfinders, and demonstration systems to address our customers’ hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between. We are looking for engineers with a passion for design, a commitment to teamwork and a desire to help xLab make a difference to today’s challenges.  

You will lead the design of embedded digital electronics subsystems for space and ground-based prototypes. You will work with customers and teammates to define system requirements, create Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs, write FPGA firmware, and test the completed hardware. This is a full-time position located in El Segundo, CA.  

 

Work Model:  Hybrid, 3 days in the office per week, depending on business needs. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing  

  • Our team develops advanced space and ground-based prototypes to help solve our customer’s toughest problems. 

  • You will have responsibility for system development through the entire design lifecycle, including concept, functional design, and Integration and Test.   

  • You will assist with developing strategies for enhancing team capabilities and productivity in embedded system design and test. 

  • Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed 

 

 

What You Need to be Successful – Member of Technical Staff 

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Electrical or Computer Engineering 

  • Two or more years of related experience in embedded systems hardware design 

  • Familiarity with standard electrical interfaces: RS232/RS422 (UART), SPI, i2C, USB, ethernet, SpaceWire  

  • Working knowledge of ARM, PIC, RISC V, and/or Xilinx Zynq/Microblaze processors. 

  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. 

 

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Senior Member of Technical Staff include: 

  • Five or more years of related experience in embedded systems design 

  • Expertise in digital or mixed-signal printed circuit board (PCB) design techniques including System on Chip (SoC), microprocessor or FPGAs 

  • Experience with small satellite electronics design and test 

 

How You Can Stand Out   

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

  • High-speed digital design experience, i.e. SGMII, GigE, USB 2 or 3, PCIe 

  • Knowledge of Siemens eCAD tools (PADS Standard Plus, Expedition) 

  • Understanding of test and verification techniques for complex or high-speed (1GHz+) SoCs 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min – Max)

$86,600 – $150,400

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change   
  • Engage with Impact   
  • Foster Innovation   
  • Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

  • Relocation assistance

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Education assistance programs

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. 

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