Hardware Design Engineer

Company and Culture Innoflight is one of San Diego's fastest growing Aerospace and Defense companies. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Become part of this small, agile, innovative and unparalleled company. You will have unlimited potential for learning and growth as we target the latest technology to provide products to enable New Space. Everything you do will have an impact!

Employee Perks We offer a competitive salary plus equity ownership stock, annual profit share bonus, and 3% employer-match 401K plan. In addition, we pay 90% of your medical benefits, dental and vision packages, Employee Assistance Program and a 9/80 work schedule.

Position Summary This position responsible for developing hardware in support of various company products related to spacecraft subsystems. You will be involved in design activities with embedded networking technologies and will be involved in multiple projects at a time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analog, power, and embedded board level design, development and debug
• Work on designs that will involve high speed signals and modern interfaces (e.g., Rocket I/O, Ethernet, LVDS)
• Apply expertise in board schematic design to other team members.
• Provide PCB design guidance to internal PCB Design team and external design services.
• Interface with Software, HDL, and Mechanical design teams.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required with Master’s degree being a plus.
• 3 or more years relevant experience with any of the below listed areas:
• Knowledge of microprocessor architecture, programmable logic, various memory types, discrete digital logic, etc.
• Designing, simulating, analyzing and debugging high speed interfaces
• Work on complex, multi-discipline programs that include mechanical, electrical and firmware with a background preferably in space systems.
• High-speed design rules for circuit boards, layout requirements, circuit board stack-up.
• Create and review specifications, Interface Control Documents, proposals and end user manuals.
• Signal and power integrity simulation and analysis
• Candidates will be submitted for background investigation for the purpose of being granted a U.S. security clearance*.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.