Hiring: Analog Space Instrument Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 3) Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:33:35 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Configuration Management, Linear, PCB, R, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •Position requires a master's degree in engineering and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skills: •Satellite-based detectors for space monitoring programs in support of nonproliferation and nuclear event detection missions •Payloads for planetary science missions •And Smallsat and Cubesat Systems. Qualifications: •Low-noise design principles and precision signal conditioning •Design and analysis of analog front-end circuits for high sensitivity detectors •High-speed and/or high-resolution data conversion (ADC/DAC integration) •Circuit modeling, simulation, and validation across environmental conditions •Power integrity and grounding strategies in mixed-signal systems •Demonstrated ability to lead and execute technical work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment with engineers, scientists, and technicians. Applies advanced expertise in one or more areas of engineering to guide the research, design, verification, and validation of electrical engineering solutions. •Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts, support sound decision-making, and collaborate effectively across disciplines. Proven capability to understand the broader system context and integrate electrical design decisions with inputs from other subject matter experts. •Recognized for strong organizational skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to evaluate design tradeoffs at the task and subsystem level. Demonstrates initiative in influencing project execution and contributing to team or organizational direction, including mentoring and supporting the development of early-career staff. •Ability and desire to obtain Q clearance, which generally requires U.S. citizenship. •Analog Electronics: sensor interfaces, signal shaping and filtering, low noise amplifiers, precision timing circuitry Compensation: •PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!