{"id":165907,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ursa-major-senior-electrical-engineer","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer","company":{"id":58870,"name":"Ursa Major","domain":"ursamajor.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ursa-major","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":92,"open_postings":9,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.111,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":67,"computed_at":"2026-10-17T05:46:00Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Longmont, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":118000,"max":147000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":147000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Altium Designer","optional":false},{"name":"Cadence Allegro","optional":false},{"name":"KiCad","optional":false},{"name":"MATLAB","optional":false},{"name":"Mentor Xpedition","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-10T14:57:37Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-08","last_verified_at":"2026-10-18T01:51:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":68,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":68},"description":"The future of aerospace and defense starts here. \n\nUrsa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. \nModern aerospace and defense systems rely on highly integrated avionics to provide command and control, guidance, navigation, communications, power distribution, and mission processing. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and qualify mission-critical avionics hardware supporting advanced missile and defense systems.\nIn this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of high-reliability mixed-signal electronic assemblies, including processor and FPGA-based circuit cards, power electronics, digital communications interfaces, and hardware supporting embedded software. You will participate throughout the complete product lifecycle-from requirements development and architecture through design, integration, verification, qualification, and transition to production.\nThe ideal candidate has a strong foundation in electronic hardware design for harsh environments, understands the unique challenges of aerospace and defense electronics, and enjoys solving complex technical problems while working across multiple engineering disciplines.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign mixed-signal avionics hardware and guide products through the full development lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, detailed design, integration, verification, qualification, and production release.\nDevelop high-reliability electronic assemblies including processor- and FPGA-based circuit cards, power conditioning and distribution circuits, communication interfaces, and supporting analog circuitry.\nSupport system architecture development, hardware trade studies, component selection, and performance analysis.\nDevelop interfaces between electronic hardware, FPGA designs, embedded software, and automated test systems.\nPerform circuit analysis, component derating, worst-case analysis, reliability assessments, and FMECA to ensure robust operation in demanding environments.\nSupport schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and production transition activities.\nDevelop and execute hardware integration, verification, qualification, and environmental test plans.\nInvestigate hardware failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.\nCollaborate closely with FPGA, embedded software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and test engineering teams throughout product development.\nSupport technical reviews, customer design reviews, and proposal activities as required.\nContribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, design standards, and development methodologies.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.\n5+ years of experience designing electronic hardware for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications.\nExperience designing complex mixed-signal printed circuit board assemblies.\nStrong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and PCB layout principles.\nExperience designing high-speed digital interfaces and communication buses such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, RS-422/485, or similar.\nExperience integrating processor-based, FPGA-based, or embedded electronic systems.\nFamiliarity with power conversion, power distribution, and power management circuits.\nExperience performing component derating, worst-case circuit analysis, and reliability analyses.\nWorking knowledge of EMI/EMC design techniques and qualification standards (MIL-STD-461, DO-160, or similar).\nExperience supporting hardware integration, verification, qualification, and environmental testing.\nDesired Experience\nMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.\nExperience developing avionics for missile systems, guided munitions, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.\nExperience designing safety- or mission-critical electronics.\nExperience with FPGA-based systems and integration with embedded software.\nExperience designing high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuit boards using tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Xpedition.\nDemonstrated experience designing Class 3 PCB assemblies and working with external manufacturing and assembly suppliers.\nFamiliarity with IPC standards, NASA-STD-8739, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610, or equivalent aerospace workmanship standards.\nExperience with hardware qualification, environmental testing, vibration testing, thermal testing, and acceptance testing.\nExperience with aerospace and defense development processes, including DO-254 or equivalent hardware development practices.\nProficiency with engineering analysis and scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, SPICE, or similar.\nActive U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.\nColorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $118,000 - $147,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. \nClassification: Full-time Exempt\nBenefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)\nUnlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement\nPaid Parental and Adoptive Leave\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nTax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)\nEmployer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D\nAdditional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport\nEAP Program\nRetirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match\nEquity Grants in the Company\nHow To Apply: \nInterested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking \"Submit Application\". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.\nNOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.\nMust be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).\nEligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. \nWe’re an equal-opportunity employer. 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