Electrical Avionics Engineer Verified today
About Momentus
Momentus is an early mover in in-space transportation and infrastructure services. We develop cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport systems.
The Role
We are seeking an Electrical Avionics Engineer to design, build, test, and fly avionics units for Momentus vehicles. This includes high-performance, low-cost, low-mass flight computers, cameras, and power systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment on challenging problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop avionics units in one or more of the following areas: flight computer, data handling, and payload interface systems; power converters and power distribution systems; attitude determination sensors and cameras; radio communication systems; high power microwave amplifiers
- Perform PCB schematic capture and layout
- Perform detailed technical review of electronics design and PCB layouts
- Assist in developing test plans for flight qualification of avionics (TVAC, vibe, thermal, radiation, EMC/EMI, etc.)
Required Experience and Education
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
- 5-8 years relevant experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer
- Experience designing electronics for space environment (LEO, GEO, deep space) including radiation, thermal, and vibe
- Experience defining spacecraft avionics architectures and developing associated budgets
- Experience performing radiation test campaigns
- Familiarity with embedded software development
- Deep technical expertise in one or more of: high-speed digital design (FPGAs, microprocessors, high-speed memory, high-speed communication buses); power electronics (power converters, load switches); RF electronics (mixers, local oscillators, power amplifiers); mixed-signal electronics (ADCs, DACs, image sensors, analog front-ends)
- Experience with circuit simulation software such as LTSpice
- Experience designing fault-tolerant systems
- Previous experience working on DoD and other USG development and deployment programs
- Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance
Compensation and Benefits
Annual base salary range: $140,000 - $175,000 per year. Base pay is determined within this range based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k retirement plan; short and long-term disability and life insurance; flexible PTO; 11 paid holidays; sick time; and paid parental leave.
Employment Details
This is a full-time position in San Jose, California. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required.