Senior Electrical Engineer - NASA

About the role

AMA is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support our Research Science & Engineering Services contract at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA.

This position works on-site at NASA and requires a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is capable of following designs through the entire lifecycle-from concept to manufacturing, assembly, and testing. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, project managers, and engineers from various branches, to deliver high-quality solutions for flight missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits, from the component perspective, including power systems, amplifiers, DACS, high speed digital, and mixed signal designs
• Design and develop intra-system harnessing
• Collaborate with external vendors for PCB fabrication and perform board population as needed
• Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of PCBs and electronic systems
• Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Systems Branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers
• Integrate cameras, GPS modules, and data-saving systems into designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic circuit design and development
• Hands-on experience with circuit design, simulation, and integration
• Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes for electronic systems
• Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Altium Designer and PSPICE simulation tools (or similar open-source tools)
• Strong integration skills, particularly with cameras, GPS, and data-saving systems.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes and board population
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and characterize electronic systems
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
• Prior experience with spaceflight hardware is a plus, but not required

Salary range

$130,000 - $180,000 per year depending on education and relevant experience.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions.

We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive.