Principal Hardware Systems Engineer Verified today

About Sidus Space

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering satellite manufacturing, technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. Headquartered on Florida's Space Coast in a 35,000-square-foot facility with access to nearby launch facilities, we serve government, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers globally.

The Role

You will lead the design, development, integration, and verification of advanced microelectronic and compute-intensive hardware systems. Your focus will be new development 3U VPX modules, high-performance embedded computing platforms, and complex AI processing hardware. This role requires deep multidisciplinary engineering expertise, technical leadership, and experience architecting sophisticated electronic systems from concept through qualification.

The position is 100% onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Monday to Friday, day shift (8am to 5pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead R&D activities centered on next-generation embedded computing architectures, including development of system specifications, ICDs, and test plans supporting high-speed digital, RF, and mixed-signal hardware.
• Drive the design, prototyping, and validation of microelectronic and PCB-level hardware including 3U VPX modules, AI accelerator subsystems, and other mission-critical compute elements.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of high-density digital systems, high-speed interfaces, and complex power architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across multi-board assemblies, embedded processors, FPGA-based designs, and custom electronics, applying rigorous analytical methods to mature concepts into production-ready hardware.
• Provide expert guidance for hardware bring-up, functional testing, debug, iterative redesign, and system-level integration, including environmental qualification and performance characterization.
• Maintain comprehensive engineering documentation such as verification matrices, configuration management records, detailed test results, and full lifecycle development artifacts.
• Deliver clear and technically precise communication to internal engineering teams, external stakeholders, and mission partners to ensure alignment across rapid development cycles.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related STEM field; equivalent experience considered.
• Eight (8) years of engineering experience involving systems architecture, electronics development, requirements management, and system verification for complex hardware systems.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle tools such as DOORS, CRADLE, DevOps platforms, or equivalents.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 for communication and collaboration.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience with microelectronics, high-density PCB design, and embedded computing hardware (preferably 3U VPX or similar ruggedized form factors).
• Strong background in high-speed digital design, power electronics, FPGA-based architectures, and/or AI compute modules (GPUs, ASICs, or accelerators).
• Experience developing and executing acceptance, qualification, and environmental tests for mission-critical hardware.
• Familiarity with modern PCB design workflows including schematic capture, layout, SI/PI analysis, and manufacturing release.
• Working knowledge of RF circuit design, high-rate data interfaces, and mixed-signal systems.
• Experience with full product lifecycle development for complex systems integrating electrical, mechanical, and software components.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing or walking on hard surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Sedentary work involving occasional exertion up to 10 pounds of force to carry, lift, push, pull, or move objects, and remaining stationary most of the time with occasional movement around the work center on concrete surfaces.
• Daily use of laptop, computer monitor screen, keyboard, and mouse, sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone and speakers.

Eligibility Requirements

• Background investigation and drug screen required for all selected candidates.
• To conform to U.S. Government 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.

Travel and Schedule

• Travel requirement: less than 10%.
• Monday through Friday onsite; day shift 8am to 5pm.

Total Rewards

Competitive salary, best-in-class benefit program with generous employer-paid portion, 401(k) matching on Day ONE, paid time off (vacation and sick days), 11 paid holidays, jeans every day, regular onsite food trucks, adjustable stand-up desks, employee referral bonus program, educational assistance and professional training opportunities, and company social events.