Space Monkey is Axient’s new 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.  

Responsibilities 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• In general, the Electrical Engineer will provide direct technical expertise support to 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  
• Establish understanding and implementation of various components based on their specs, calculations, and operations as defined in their datasheet  
• Document, identify, and recommend electrical components, subsystems, and products by completing trade studies to identifying new components to meet given requirements  
• Generate circuit symbols and PCB land pattern footprints for new components and maintain their shared library repository  
• Analyze electronic circuits through simulation and/or analysis to recommend component substitutions or redesign solutions 
• Identify program problems and assist in establishing solutions and improved processes  
• Aid in the continued build-out, advancement, and growth of the Space Monkey facility  
• 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; 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. 

Qualifications 

Education & Experience 

• Minimum of Associates of Science degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Requirements 

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is a requirement.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Preferences 

 Experience in electrical or electronics industry  

• Experience in space or aerospace conditions, systems, operations, and industry  
• Experience in electrical circuit design including identification, analysis, and evaluation of COTs components; schematic design; PCB layout; schematic symbol and PCB land pattern creation; and part library maintenance  
• Experience in Altium Designer PCB design software  
• Experience in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software and design  
• Ability to work in a tight-knit team environment as well as self-driven for independent tasks 

Position Type/Expected Work Hours 

• This is an internship position offering a very flexible work schedule and potential for full-time or recurring internship opportunities.
• Explore the Axient Corp website for more on benefits and culture.

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols