Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

Cimarron is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join Axiom Space’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle program in support of NASA’s LTVS contract. The engineer will serve as Responsible Engineer for the design of the computer PCB for the LTV Control & Display Console (CDC), a key crew interface on the vehicle.

This is a full-time onsite position at Axiom Space’s Houston facility, with the opportunity to convert to a direct Axiom Space position.

Key Duties:

• Serve as Responsible Engineer (RE) for the CDC computer board, from requirements through design, build, and test.
• Develop and manage board-level hardware requirements and performance parameters.
• Design embedded computer hardware with microcontroller/processor integration, including component selection for processing, memory, power, and interfaces.
• Perform schematic capture and circuit analysis and simulation (power budget, thermal, derating, worst-case).
• Work with ECAD on PCB layout constraints and review routing.
• Plan and perform testing of boards and integrated assemblies, supporting verification and validation.
• Coordinate with hardware, software, mechanical, and avionics teams on crew interface integration.
• Prepare design documentation and present at design reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• 5 to 10 years of electrical engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing embedded systems with microcontroller integration.
• Experience with PCB design and routing.
• Proficiency with electrical design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium, SPICE/PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience taking a board from concept through fabrication and bring-up.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or higher.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Spaceflight or aerospace avionics experience.
• Experience with EVA or robotics (EVR) operations and hardware.
• Display or human-machine interface hardware experience.
• High-frequency signal routing experience.
• Processor or FPGA design experience.
• Experience with radiation-tolerant components.

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services.

We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more.

From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance