Computer Engineer

Angstrom Designs Angstrom Designs is a small instrumentation company located in downtown Santa Barbara. We develop and sell electronic test equipment and services to support photovoltaic power systems for satellites and spacecraft. Our main offerings are LED-based solar simulators, solar cell testing on the International Space Station, high-altitude solar cell calibration balloon flights, laboratory and space flight measurement systems, and custom contract work. We are also funded by government grants, including from NASA. Visit our website at for more information.Position OverviewAngstrom Designs is looking for a full-time, on-site computer engineer to work across the hardware and software boundary in our measurement products. The role spans digital hardware design, embedded firmware, and the host-side software that controls our instruments and acquires data — taking designs from schematic through board bring-up, firmware, and integrated system test. You will also help define interfaces and architecture so our instruments are maintainable and testable as the product line grows.Other work may include application science, running and testing our tools, program management, customer interactions and/or attending industry conferences. Angstrom Designs is a small company and as such you will be directly contributing to the success of our products and services. We're looking for an individual who is comfortable working close to hardware and test equipment and has interest and capability to improve that hardware.A Strong Candidate Will · Have at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar fieldHave 5+ years of work experienceBe able to design digital hardware, including schematic capture and PCB layoutBe fluent with common digital interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and EthernetBe able to write and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ on ARM Cortex-M or similar microcontrollersBe comfortable bringing up and debugging boards at the bench with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMsHave built host-side instrument control, data acquisition, or automated test softwareBe able to integrate hardware, firmware, and software into a working instrument and verify its performance at the system levelWork well in a small, cross-disciplinary engineering teamBe eager to learn and apply state-of-the-art measurement techniques for solar cell testingWant to own embedded systems from concept through productionAn Ideal Candidate Has · Python experience for instrument control, automated test, and data analysisExperience with Altium DesignerSpacecraft electronics and/or product design experienceFamiliarity with precision measurement, data acquisition, and timing-critical systemsExperience designing for manufacturability, testability, and reliabilityDesire and experience to support application science, perform tests with our products, manage manufacturing, do program management, and/or interface with customers and vendorsWhat We Offer · Opportunity to work on impactful projects with real-world applicationsMentorship and guidance from experienced engineering professionalsA collaborative and inclusive work environmentNetworking opportunities within the industryCompetitive pay, medical and dental benefits, 401(k) with 3% match