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Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.\nWork Environment & Culture\nHybrid Flexibility: 3 days onsite at our research facility; 2 days remote dependent on program cycle.\nMission-Driven Projects: Directly influence the success of space missions that expand scientific discovery and commercial capabilities.\nCollaborative Culture: Interdisciplinary teams, frequent design reviews, and a culture of continuous improvement.\n Professional Growth: Dedicated budget for space-industry conferences (AIAA, ESA, SPIE), training, and certification programs.\n Position Overview\nSEAKR is seeking an accomplished Space Electronics Systems Engineer to spearhead the design, development, testing, and qualification of mission-critical electronic subsystems for our next-generation products. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver highly reliable, radiation-tolerant electronics that meet stringent requirements.\nCore Responsibilities\nSubsystem Architecture & Design - Define and validate the architecture for avionics, payload electronics, power-distribution units, and environmental control systems. Produce derived specifications, system-level block diagrams and test plans.\n Component Selection & Qualification - Evaluate and select commercial or radiation-hardened components (COTS, rad-hard) against mission specifications.\nHardware Development & Production - Oversee prototype build, assembly, and production-grade manufacturing.\n Test & Validation - Design and execute system-level test plans (electrical, functional, EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal). Analyze test data, generate reports, and drive verification efforts.\n Systems Integration & Interface Management - Define and maintain electronic interface control documents (ICDs, EID). Coordinate with hardware, power, software, and mechanical teams to resolve cross-disciplinary interface issues.\nDocumentation & Knowledge Management - Produce design specifications, test procedures, and operational manuals. Maintain a living knowledge base for future teams.\nCommunication Skills - Ability to understand mission, translate customer asks into technological solutions, and represent SEAKR in unit sell off and delivery\nTeam Leadership & Collaboration - Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and foster cross-functional teamwork.\n Required Qualifications\nEducation - Bachelor’s (or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.\nExperience - 10+ years of systems engineering experience in the space industry, or 4+ years in a senior/lead role.\n Technical Expertise - Deep knowledge of digital and analog electronics design (mixed-signal, high-speed). Proficiency with Requirements Management Environment (RME) tools. Experience with radiation testing (TID, SEE) and mitigation techniques. Skilled in firmware/software integration for embedded microcontrollers/FPGA.\nTesting & Validation - Proven track record designing and executing electrical, EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, and functional test plans. Ability to interpret and apply test data to design improvement.\nSoft Skills - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities. Team leadership and mentorship.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with RF processing system architecture and design including testing.\nExperience with space-qualified microprocessors or FPGA families.\nKnowledge of system power calculations throughout a design cycle for space.\nPrior work with space-qualifying standards: NASA SP-3008, ECSS-E-ST-20C, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, etc.\n Compensation: Base salary range is $130,000- $180,000, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. 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