Axient is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support AFRL and Space Monkey projects in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  This position will spend a portion of their work week supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Small Satellite Portfolio (SSP) with electrical design projects for various spacecraft missions.  

AFRL manages a variety of small satellite missions and ground programs, focusing on experimental payloads and technology missions.  SSP is developing, testing, and transitioning small satellite technologies to support the Hybrid Architecture vision for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.  Our R&D Integrated Space Experiments (RISE) contract with AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV) provides concept design, development, integration, test, launch integration, and operations and evaluation of new space technologies and engineering prototypes. We support a broad range of mission areas including Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Position Navigation and Timing, Space Situational Awareness, Space Control, and Weather across all classes (Class 1 “Rapid Sats” to Class 3 “Flagships”) 

Space Monkey is Axient's newer 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.  This is a full-time position and offers a flexible work schedule. 

Responsibilities  

• Provide direct technical expertise support to AFRL/SSP and 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  
• Document, identify, and recommend electrical components, subsystems, and products by completing trade studies to identify new components to meet given requirements  
• Generate circuit symbols and PCB land pattern footprints for new components and maintain the Axient shared library repository in Altium 
• Analyze electronic circuits through simulation and/or analysis to recommend component substitutions or redesign solutions  
• Establish understanding and implementation of various components based on their specs, calculations, and operations as defined in their datasheet  
• Identify program problems and assist in establishing solutions and improved processes  
• 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. 
• Aid in the continued growth of Space Monkey by supporting bid and proposal activities 

Qualifications  

Education & Experience  

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering  
• Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical design experience 
• Electrical circuit design, specifically  
• Identification, analysis, and evaluation of COTs components  
• Electronic circuit schematic design and PCB layout 
• Electrical schematic symbol and PCB land pattern creation 
• Electronic part repository upkeep and maintenance 
• Design, function and calculations associated with individual electronic components and circuits 

Requirements  

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship and ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance and handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations.  
• Must be able to work independently and possess self-driven work style.  

Preferences  

• 5+ years of experience in electrical and/or space industry  
• Experience in Altium Designer PCB design software  

• Knowledge of the effects and mitigation of space environments on electronics (radiation, deratings, etc.) 
• Knowledge and experience in designing electronic subsystems (e.g. battery packs, charge circuits, regulator circuits, power switching, microcontrollers and processors, data communication protocols and layout considerations, etc.) 
• Additional experience in electrical or electronics industry  
• Experience in space or aerospace conditions, systems, operations, and industry  

Position Type/Expected Work Hours  

• This is a full-time position and offers a very flexible work schedule, although onsite work is a requirement.