York Space Systems

Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Design Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO, United States

$75-100k

Full Time

10 minutes ago

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Job description

Salary: $75,000-100,000
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 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.
Validate hardware designs through simulation and environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.)
Lead design troubleshooting and root cause investigations during prototyping, test, and production phases.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain clear documentation for traceability and review.
Stay current with industry trends and continuously improve design processes and tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
Experience in electrical system design and/or test.
Experience with Altium Designer or similar ECAD tool (e.g., OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, KiCAD, Eagle).
Experience in schematic capture, layout, and manufacturing documentation generation.
Understanding of space environment: Radiation, surface charging, thermal dissipation, outgassing, etc.
Experience with lab validation tools: digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, power analyzers, etc.
Experience or strong interest in high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal design.
Simulation interest (e.g., HyperLynx, SIwave, SPICE, PI/SI tools).
Design experience with interfaces such as Ethernet, SERDES DDR, USB, UART, I2C, and/or SPI.
Knowledge of 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

2+ years of experience in electrical system design and/or test.
Experience designing power supplies, motor drivers, or instrumentation circuits.
Experience with radiation effects and risk mitigation on electronic components (TID, SEE, SEL) for spaceflight.
Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT).
Background in signal and power integrity analysis and interpretation for design optimization.
Experience with complete product development cycle, from design through release.
Experience organizing, tracking, and deriving requirements and test plans.
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.