Full-Time
Embedded Systems Design Engineer
Posted on 3/4/2025
The Aerospace Coporation
Technical research and advisory for aerospace
Compensation Overview
$117.3k - $226.9kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
El Segundo, CA, USA
Hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office per week.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Eight or more years related experience including designing FPGA and embedded systems hardware
- Familiarity with standard electrical interfaces: RS232/RS422 (UART), SPI, i2C, USB, ethernet, SpaceWire, eSATA, and/or PCIe
- Expertise in PCB design involving FPGAs, SoCs and microprocessors, including schematic capture, layout best practices and design for test
- Working knowledge of ARM, PIC, and/or Xilinx Zynq/Microblaze processors
- Strong working knowledge of FPGAs and FPGA SoCs
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Twelve or more years of related experience including FPGA and embedded systems hardware design (for Senior Engineering Specialist)
- Design leadership in space flight electronics design and test (for Senior Engineering Specialist)
- Proven presentation skills relating to technical concepts and decisions (for Senior Engineering Specialist)
- Lead the design of embedded digital electronics systems for space and ground-based prototypes
- Work with customers and teammates to create conceptual designs, define system requirements, create Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs, and test the completed hardware
- Assist with developing strategies for enhancing team capabilities and productivity in embedded system design and test
- Develop advanced space and ground-based prototypes to help solve our customer’s toughest problems
- Take responsibility for system development through the entire design lifecycle
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
- Experience in one or more of these areas: CubeSat or small satellite design
- Siemens CAD tools (PADS Standard Plus or Expedition)
- Testing and verifying complex or high-speed (1GHz+) SoCs
- Designing for radiation
Aerospace provides technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services primarily for national security space programs. The company offers engineering and acquisition management support to the Air Force, other Department of Defense organizations, and civilian agencies. Its services include the design and analysis of launch systems, as well as engineering development and application. Unlike many competitors, Aerospace has a long history, having been founded in 1960, which gives it extensive experience in the field. The goal of Aerospace is to enhance national security through advanced space technology and support.
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Headquarters
El Segundo, California
Founded
1960
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased focus on space debris mitigation offers Aerospace leadership in this growing niche.
- Rising demand for liquid oxygen/methane systems expands Aerospace's propulsion safety expertise.
- Public-private partnerships in space exploration create new collaboration opportunities for Aerospace.
What critics are saying
- CEO departure may lead to leadership instability affecting projects and partnerships.
- New SVP & COO appointment could disrupt operations and project timelines.
- Investment in El Segundo campus might strain financial resources, diverting focus from core projects.
What makes The Aerospace Coporation unique
- Aerospace specializes in national security space programs, offering unique engineering support services.
- The company has a long-standing partnership with NASA, enhancing its credibility in space safety.
- Aerospace's Solution Accelerator streamlines mission-ready solutions, setting it apart in rapid innovation.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Relocation Assistance
Professional Development Budget
Company News
Aerospace Corp.'s CEO Steve Isakowitz on a panel at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 conference.
Kathleen Naeher has joined Aerospace Corporation as the new senior vice president and chief operating officer.
To support the NESC's Propulsion TDT, Aerospace partnered with the NESC and the U.S. Space Force to define the possible hazards of liquid oxygen/methane propellants during launch.
To stay ahead of the curve, The Aerospace Corporation has launched Solution Accelerator, a game-changing office that streamlines rapid, mission-ready solutions for government customers through collaboration across defense, civil and commercial space, propelling innovation forward.
This year, Aerospace worked with the SSEC to develop Stories of Women in STEM: Space, a digital book highlighting 11 inspiring women involved in leading space research and exploration.