Electrical Design Engineer

Insight Global • Hampton, VA • 10h ago

Job Description

A client is seeking a team of Electrical Design Engineers to support a large research and development project within the space and defense industry. This role will work as a part of the Electronic Sensors department which is responsible for the design, building, and testing, of any electronic widget that will be launched into space. We are looking to add a dynamic, creative, and skilled Electrical Engineer to work alongside rocket scientist, aerospace engineers, robotic professionals, and electrical technicians to complete the entire product lifecycle of flight hardware from concept to production. This hardware will perform under stringent aero and space environmental conditions. This work involves analyzing, designing, simulating, fabricating, testing, and conducting performance validation and verification of electronic instrumentation systems and circuit boards. These instruments will be put on a piece of hardware, launched into space, and used to capture any @type of data for a multitude of space missions. Project include Satellite communication instruments to discover environment destruction, Autonomous Robotic Arms that repair the International Space Station, Interplanetary discovery vehicles to further human exploration, MARS rovers, OZONE atmospheric measurement instruments, RF communication devices for astronauts' communication, etc.. Candidates must have the ability to develop high reliability digital circuitry for space flight applications, create schematics and PCB layouts using commercial software (Altium), ability to create SPICE circuit simulations, ability to program FPGA and microprocessors, and have a history of designing printed circuit boards in a professional environment.

Major Responsibilities

Design and develop high-reliability electronic systems for spaceflight applications

Own the full product lifecycle: concept, design, simulation, prototyping, testing, and production

Perform circuit design, analysis, and validation for instrumentation and sensor systems

Generate schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer

Conduct SPICE simulations for circuit performance and reliability validation

Develop and integrate digital circuitry, FPGA, and microprocessor-based systems

Support fabrication, assembly, and environmental testing of hardware

Execute verification & validation (V&V) to ensure performance under extreme space conditions

Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams

Pay for this role is between $35-70/hr

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) in a professional setting

Proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic capture & layout)

Experience with SPICE-based circuit simulation tools

Strong background in digital circuit design for high-reliability systems

Familiarity with hardware validation, testing, and debugging Strong understanding of power electronics, EMI/EMC considerations, signal integrity, high speed digital, and mixed signal circuit principles

Experience with Spacecrafts/spaceflights/or aerospace labs

Knowledge of Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume Surface Studies (SCALPSS) systems and their modifications for various missions is advantageous.

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