York Space Systems

Senior Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Design Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO, United States

$115-140k

Full Time

13 minutes ago

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Job description

Salary: $115,000-140,000

About York Space Systems
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Design Engineer for a hands-on circuit design and test role, focused on developing, validating, and optimizing high-reliability electronic hardware. This individual will be a key contributor to York’s Electrical Engineering team, a collaborative and dynamic group developing innovative electronics for spacecraft and ground systems. York is a young and growing company that provides fantastic opportunity for ambitious talent to help form the processes, culture, and technical direction of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and develop cost-effective, high-performance PCBAs for spacecraft systems.
Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, testability, and cost-efficiency while maintaining reliability and functional integrity.
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production.
Create and maintain detailed design documentation: schematics, Gerbers, BOMs, ICDs, and test plans.
Select components based on performance, radiation tolerance, reliability, cost, availability, and environmental suitability.
Conduct testing and simulations to validate designs under various conditions (e.g., extreme conditioning, thermal, vibration, shock).
Lead design troubleshooting and root cause investigations during prototyping, test, and production phases.
Stay current with industry trends and continuously improve design processes and tools.
Provide technical expertise, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
4+ years of experience in electrical system design and/or test.
Extensive experience with Altium Designer or similar ECAD tool (e.g., OrCAD, Mentor Graphics).
Experience in schematic capture, layout, and manufacturing documentation generation.
Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT).
Experience with complete product development cycle, from design through release.
Expertise in PCB assembly, manufacturing, and procurement.
Understanding of space environment: Radiation, surface charging, thermal dissipation, outgassing, etc.
Familiarity with in-circuit and functional test strategies.
Experience with lab validation tools: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, power analyzers, etc.
Expertise in high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal design.
Simulation experience (e.g., HyperLynx, SIwave, SPICE, PI/SI tools).
Design experience with interfaces such as Ethernet, SERDES DDR, USB, UART, I2C, and SPI.
Experience with power regulation (linear and switching).
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative “small-team” culture, and environment.
Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and drive them to completion with minimal oversight.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

6+ years of experience in electrical system design and/or test.
Experience in power supply, motor drivers, and instrumentation design.
Experience with radiation effects on electronic components (TID, SEE, SEL) and electronic risk mitigation for spaceflight.
Radio Frequency design, testing, and compliance experience.
Background in signal and power integrity analysis and interpretation for design optimization.
Experience in precision timing, processor architectures, and system-level design.
Experience organizing, tracking, and deriving requirements and test plans.
EMI and EMC analysis and test and experience.
Experience with configuration management, including use of product data management (PDM) systems and version control software to manage design data, revisions, and product baselines.
Programming experience with Python, C, C++, MATLAB, or similar tools.

BENEFITS

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.