Hardware Engineer III

Company and Culture

Innoflight is one of San Diego's fastest growing Aerospace and Defense companies. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Become part of this small, agile, innovative and unparalleled company. You will have unlimited potential for learning and growth as we target the latest technology to provide products to enable New Space. Everything you do will have an impact!

Employee Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, annual profit share bonus, and 3% employer-contributed 401K plan.

• In addition, we pay 80% of your medical benefits, dental and vision packages, Employee Assistance Program and a 9/80 work schedule.

Position Summary

This position responsible for developing hardware in support of various company products related to spacecraft subsystems. You will be involved in design activities with embedded networking technologies and will be involved in multiple projects at a time. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analog, power, and embedded board level design, development and debug.

• Work on designs that will involve high speed signals and modern interfaces (e.g., Rocket I/O, Ethernet, LVDS).

• Apply expertise in board schematic design to other team members.

• Provide PCB design guidance to internal PCB Design team and external design services.

• Interface with Software, HDL, and Mechanical design teams.

• Lead or train interns and junior-level team members.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree is a plus.

• 8 or more years’ relevant experience with any of the below listed areas:

  • Knowledge of microprocessor architecture, programmable logic, various memory types, discrete digital logic, etc.

  • Designing, simulating, analyzing and debugging high speed interfaces

  • Work on complex, multi-discipline programs that include mechanical, electrical and firmware with a background preferably in space systems.

  • High-speed design rules for circuit boards, layout requirements, circuit board stack-up.

  • Create and review specifications, Interface Control Documents, proposals and end user manuals.

  • OrCAD and/or Altium design tool experience.

  • Signal and power integrity simulation and analysis

• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Frequently required prolonged periods in stationary position at a desk entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to move, position self, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers, far visual acuity, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Salary Range:

$120,000.00 - $145,000.00

However, Innoflight considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Employees may be eligible for profit sharing and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Innoflight provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Innoflight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, dedicated to maintaining a safe, workplace environment free of discrimination and harassment, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.