Electrical / Electronic Engineer

Overview: Axient has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical or Electronic Engineer to join the future of the space and satellite endeavor.
We are offering full lifecycle engineering from requirements and concepts though on-orbit mission operations.
you will be working with both the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate’s Small Satellite Portfolio (SSP) at Kirtland Air Force Base and from Axient's very own Space Monkey program located in Albuquerque, NM.
Axient’s Small Satellite team (Space Monkey) is agile, aggressive, shaped by history and heritage, and comprised of innovative and experienced experts with more than 140 years of collective CubeSat experience.
Axient’s expertise and legacy extends back to the beginning of the development of CubeSats.
As spacecraft integrators who specialize in developing concepts and maturing CubeSat capabilities, Axient partners with customers to serve the R&D community by developing, assembling, integrating, launching, and flying on-time, on-cost, reliable CubeSat missions (3U and up).
Whatever the mission requires, Axient delivers market credibility and reliability to explore the art of possible.
Responsibilities: AFRL's SSP is developing, testing, and transitioning small satellite technologies to support the Hybrid Architecture vision for the U.
S.
Air Force and U.
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Space Force.
AFRL manages a variety of flight missions and ground programs, focusing on greater levels of connectivity, autonomy, performance, resilience, and collaboration within the Hybrid Architecture.
Space Monkey is Axient's new program focused on developing commercial satellite buses for integration and deployment with government and commercial payloads and missions.
Space Monkey specializes in concept, design, development, assembly, integration, and testing of components, subsystems, and integrated vehicles.
Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities In general, the Electrical Engineer will provide direct technical expertise support to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Small Satellite Portfolio (SSP) as well as Axient's Space Monkey program.
Support the research, evaluation, planning, design, development, testing, and integration of electrical components, subsystems, products, and projects Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test Produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings in support of design, development, production, and testing Identify and resolve complex engineering issues Conceptualize, calculate, and design electrical circuit schematics and PCB layouts Establish understanding and implementation of various components based on their specs, calculations, and operations as defined in their datasheet Document, identify, and recommend electrical components, subsystems, and products by completing trade studies to identifying new components to meet given requirements Generate circuit symbols and PCB land pattern footprints for new components and maintain their shared library repository Analyze electronic circuits through simulation and/or analysis to recommend component substitutions or redesign solutions Identify program problems and assist in establishing solutions and improved processes Aid in the continued build-out, advancement, and growth of the Space Monkey facility Provide support in maintaining and improving the design of existing electrical components, systems, and products; this also includes identifying, analyzing, and resolving obsolescence issues Plan, perform, and direct engineering activities to ensure design, production, and testing conform to design specifications and requirements Be responsible for gathering, compiling, and maintaining technical data (e.
g.
, test results, engineering design changes, engineering drawings, engineering documentation; etc.
) for analysis and evaluation Support the engineering team in execution of various program activities to include participating in program reviews; interacting, communicating, and presenting to stakeholders; performing and providing engineering analysis and evaluation; reviewing and providing inputs to test plans/procedures and reports, technical data packages (e.
g.
technical requirements, engineering drawings, models, and diagrams; specifications/standards; etc.
), and engineering related program documentation (e.
g.
Systems Engineering Plan, Security Strategy, Configuration Management Plan, Lifecycle Sustainment Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan; etc.
); test execution and witnessing; system maintenance and troubleshooting; configuration control; and risk management.
Qualifications: Qualifications Education & Experience Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Requirements Proof of U.
S.
Citizenship is a requirement.
Must be able to complete a U.
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government background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance and handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations.
Preferences 5+ years of experience in electrical or space industry Experience in electrical circuit design including identification, analysis, and evaluation of COTs components; schematic design; PCB layout; schematic symbol and PCB land pattern creation; and part library maintenance Experience in Altium Designer PCB design software Experience in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software and design Experience in electrical or electronics industry Experience in space or aerospace conditions, systems, operations, and industry Ability to work in a tight-knit team environment as well as self-driven for independent tasks Position Type/Expected Work Hours This is a full-time position and offers a very flexible work schedule.
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Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols