Analog Circuit Electrical 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 the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration.   With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions.  Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD The Electronics and Power Systems Department with Analog and Power Systems Department (APSD) has expertise in the areas of electromagnetic interference and compatibility, power electronics / analog engineering, and power systems engineering.  EPSD provides world class corporate expertise that performs electromagnetic compatibility tests and evaluations, analog circuit design, circuit analysis, hardware test, hardware troubleshooting, rapid prototyping, and system level modeling in support of critical design verification, analysis verification, anomaly resolution, and systems verification efforts.  We are looking for an experienced Analog Circuit Electrical Engineer (Engineering Specialist or Senior Engineering Specialist) that is a self-starter, strong team player, effective communicator (both written and verbal), technical leader, and mentor. EPSD not only plays the role of solving highly complex technical problems, but also serves as an integral component to complementary organizations and program customers to support the goals and objectives of integrated teams across the corporation, customer community, and community of space hardware contractors / suppliers. The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at either El Segundo, CA What You’ll Be Doing Provide analog circuit design, analysis, and anomaly resolution support to Space Systems Command (SSC), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Civil Space programs Create circuit level models and conduct independent reviews of contractor space vehicle or launch vehicle hardware.  Create prototypes to validate existing designs, troubleshoot anomalies, and characterize or develop new designs primarily for space applications. Write clear and concise reports that document your work. Deliver presentations to customers and leadership. Serve as the customer’s Subject Matter Expert by providing technical support to program offices in support of design verification, design conceptualization, and anomaly root-cause / corrective action investigations.  Maintain analysis and design standards for the space industry Serve as the technical conscious of the Government and Civil customer to ensure mission success Review and assess internal and external electrical designs (WCCA review and generation – perform independent analysis and make technical assessments) Troubleshoot electronic hardware / design deficiencies. Design / build electronic prototypes that support innovation efforts as well as anomaly investigation and design evaluation efforts. Mentor and provide technical training for early career engineers. Deliver written and verbal reports to peers, program offices, and leadership. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed What You Need to be Successful – Engineering Specialist Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent Eight or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering experience Ability to lead teams in the development of prototypes Capability to mentor more junior engineers Experience in Circuit analysis tools such as Pspice or LTSpice Demonstrated experience in providing technical advice to management Ability to analyze and design circuits utilizing circuit analysis tools . High level of proficiency in circuit analysis, test, and troubleshooting.  Willing to travel [occasionally to work location or customer / contractor site/ domestically] approx. 10% to 25% of time if required.    This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist include : Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent Twelve or more years of increasingly responsible and related engineering experience  Strong background and capability in analog circuit design and power systems Familiarity  or  knowledge on how to review and evaluate WCCAs.  Distinguished / proven technical leader with an industry track record of success / accomplishments How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Effective track record in mentoring junior engineers Demonstrated experience in leadership of teams in the development of prototypes Proficiency in the analysis and design of circuits utilizing circuit analysis tools Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or another related field from an accredited university Current and acti