Digital Design Engineer/Sr Digital Design Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.
As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.
When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.
Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
The Electronics and Sensors Division (ESD) is a world-class engineering and scientific leader in electronics and remote sensing systems.
The Digital and Integrated Circuit Electronics Department (DICED) resides within ESD and supports the design, modeling, simulation, verification, analysis, and test for microelectronics and digital electronic boards, boxes, subsystems, and systems for civil, commercial, and national space systems.
Our expertise in digital electronics, combined with sophisticated in-house laboratories, rapid prototyping, industry-standard modeling and simulation capabilities, enables DICED to deliver innovative solutions to national space systems and civil customers.
This is a Hybrid Position based in El Segundo, California and will work remotely and on-site.
What You’ll Be Doing As a Digital Design Engineer, you will work with our circuit design team and support our customers to optimize the design and development of digital and mixed-signal circuits and systems.
Tasks will include design, analysis, modeling, simulation, and characterization of high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuits.
Perform requirements development, electrical design, system integration, verification & validation, and risk assessments for space electronic systems Assess space flight worthiness of board/unit designs Develop and execute analysis and test plans to validate signal and interface integrity Leverage the use of state-of-the-art high-speed digital and microelectronic technology and design best practices Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and Assessment of Critical Timing Relationships (WCTA) on Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) or Printed-Wired Board (PWB) designs Lead technical failure root cause investigations and identify appropriate mitigations Work directly with Program Office customers as the digital electronics expert, assessing program designs and providing detailed analyses, results, risks, and mitigations Provide written reports on electronic design project status and results Brief customers and management on project status/results, and provide written end of week reports Work closely with technicians to characterize or test hardware in lab environment Mentor other engineers Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed This role can be filled as a Digital Design Engineer (Engineering Specialist or Senior Engineering Specialist).
What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Digital Design Engineer – Engineering Specialist: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering or another related field Eight or more years of relevant working experience with space digital and microelectronic hardware design, development, test, and verification Experience with the full design and development cycle and best practices of space flight high-speed digital and mixed-signal systems: from concept and requirements definition to assembly, testing, and integration of digital and mixed-signal electronic systems, as well as on-orbit operation at board/unit/sub-system/system level Solid background on transmission line theory and knowledge of electromagnetics, PCB layout, and package layout techniques Familiarity with signal integrity and circuit simulation and analysis tools such as Hyperlynx and PSPICE Ability to trouble and investigate hardware anomalies and failures.
Perform root-cause analysis and provide resolution and recommendations Experience with space qualification of electrical components Experience with lab measurements using oscilloscopes, TDRs, VNAs, and spectrum analyzers Understanding of standard digital circuit interface operation (CMOS, RS-422, LVDS, and ASIC/FPGA).
Self-motivated, teamwork, and good communication skills Demonstrated ability to lead small teams in the design, development, test, and verification of digital and microelectronic hardware Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrent design and analysis projects Experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of digital and mixed-signal circuits and subsystems Ability to mentor staff in digital electronics Ability to document projects in technical reports, presentations/briefs, and report findings to the customer and Aerospace management Ability and willingness to work on-site as necessary for in-person lab or classified work Willing to travel domestically up to 25% Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance that is issued by the U.
S.
government.
U.
S.
citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Minimum Requirements for Senior Digital Design Engineer – Engineering Specialist: All of the above requirements for Digital Design Engineer – Engineering Specialist Twelve or more years of relevant working experience with space digital and microelectronic hardware design, development, test, and verification Extensive experience with Fault and Risk Management and troubleshooting (Failure Analysis): troubleshooting and investigating component anomalies and failures, performing root-cause analysis, and providing resolution Experience with space FPGA/ASIC design process and/or designing FPGA/ASICs with a hardware description language such as VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog Proficiency in mixed-signal analog design (active filters, precision current drives, data converter support circuitry) and simulation How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent digital, integrated circuit, and mixed-signal electronics projects Familiarity with space radiation effects Demonstrated ability to use signal integrity simulation and analysis tools Demonstrated ability using SPICE or equivalent analog circuit simulation tool Demonstrated deep understanding of high-speed digital communications, space payload electronics and subsystems, command and data handling (C&DH) systems, and digital signal processing Firm understanding of transmission line theory and knowledge of electromagnetics, PCB layout, and package layout techniques Current Secret or Top-Secret clearance with SSBI or periodic reinvestigation completed within the last five years that resulted in clearance granted or maintained We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.
Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Mid - Max) $103,292 - $168,022 - $232,752 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership.
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Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.
A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference.
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