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Digital Space Instrument Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Onsite
USD 128000-215900 yearly
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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- Satellite-based detectors for space monitoring programs in support of nonproliferation and nuclear event detection missions;
- Payloads for planetary science missions;
- and Smallsat and Cubesat Systems.
- FPGA-based design and implementation using VHDL
- High-speed data acquisition and digital signal processing architectures
- Design, integration, and verification of high-throughput communication interfaces such as SpaceWire, Ethernet, serial transceivers, or related protocols in the Gb/s regime
- Synchronous digital design, simulation, timing analysis, synthesis, routing, and hardware validation
- Development of test benches, verification methodologies, and debugging strategies for FPGA-based systems
- Integration of digital subsystems with analog, sensor, and embedded processing hardware
- Experience debugging & troubleshooting circuits/prototypes in a lab environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and execute technical work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment with engineers, scientists, and technicians. Applies advanced expertise in one or more areas of engineering to guide the research, design, verification, and validation of electrical engineering solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts, support sound decision-making, and collaborate effectively across disciplines. Proven capability to understand the broader system context and integrate electrical design decisions with inputs from other subject matter experts.
- Recognized for strong organizational skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to evaluate design tradeoffs at the task and subsystem level. Demonstrates initiative in influencing project execution and contributing to team or organizational direction, including mentoring and supporting the development of early-career staff.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired but not required:
- Digital Systems: FPGA-based design (VHDL/Verilog), digital interfaces, and embedded systems integration
- High-Speed Interface Design: SerDes (JESD204, Ethernet, PCIe, USB (3.x), and/or 100G+ Ethernet)
- Mixed-Signal Systems: Cross-domain optimization of analog, digital, and power subsystems for overall instrument performance
- Knowledge of configuration management tools and processes
- Experience with space-flight hardware development and formal verification methods desirable
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