PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Spacecraft Avionics FPGA Engineer at Southwest Research Institute in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. Our state-of-the-art research and development center provides complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications. This position has the option of being a fully remote in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Dis. of Columbia, FL, GA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NH, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WV only. Alternate work location is San Antonio, Tx.


Objectives of this Role:

• Responsible for design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of spaceflight FPGA-based electronics for signal processing, analog control, and communications;


• Work on the full lifecycle design for related spaceflight electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; define requirements, write specifications, perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; lead and work with team of engineers.


• Interface with customers, and compile and present data to justify design.


• Work with team of engineers across the technical spectrum.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Lead complex FPGA architecture tasks for large scale avionics programs.


• Lead and support simulation, analysis, and test of hardware to verify technical performance.


• Provide input to digital designs.


• Provide input to ongoing FPGA process improvement efforts. Lead and support proposals for spacecraft and avionics electronics.


• Complete documentation efforts associated with hardware designs, including specifications, user manuals, and test plans.


• Identifying and leading internal research and development efforts.


• Interface with directly with clients in an FPGA SME role.


• Mentoring lower level FPGA developers and identifying training opportunities for entry level staff to help and guide in career growth.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.


• 12 years: Leading development of hardware for high reliability applications.


• 12 years: Leading team of engineers through electrical hardware projects meeting cost, technical and schedule constraints.


• A valid/clear driver's license is required.


• Pay Range: $126,963 - $211,640

Special Requirements:


Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.


Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas Or Remote


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