Principal Hardware Systems Engineer

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible cost-effective solutions including satellite manufacturing and technology integration AI-driven space-based data solutions mission planning and management operations AI/ML products and services and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation adaptable and cost-effective solutions and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system LizzieSat Sidus Space serves government defense intelligence and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Floridas Space Coast Sidus Space operates a 35000-square-foot space manufacturing assembly integration and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But its our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration continuous learning and agility empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Job Summary

The Principal Systems Engineer will lead the design development integration and verification of advanced microelectronic and computeintensive hardware systems with a primary focus on new development 3U VPX modules highperformance embedded computing platforms and complex AI processing hardware. This role requires deep multidisciplinary engineering expertise technical leadership and experience architecting and maturing sophisticated electronic systems from concept through qualification.

The position is 100% onsite located in Cape Canaveral Florida.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead R&D activities centered on nextgeneration embedded computing architectures including development of system specifications ICDs and test plans supporting highspeed digital RF and mixedsignal hardware.
• Drive the design prototyping and validation of microelectronic and PCBlevel hardware including 3U VPX modules AI accelerator subsystems and other missioncritical compute elements.
• Collaborate closely with electrical mechanical software and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of highdensity digital systems highspeed interfaces and complex power architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiboard assemblies embedded processors FPGAbased designs and custom electronics applying rigorous analytical methods to mature concepts into productionready hardware.
• Provide expert guidance for hardware bringup functional testing debug iterative redesign and systemlevel integration including environmental qualification and performance characterization.
• Maintain comprehensive engineering documentation such as verification matrices configuration management records detailed test results and full lifecycle development artifacts.
• Deliver clear and technically precise communication to internal engineering teams external stakeholders and mission partners to ensure alignment across rapid development cycles.
• Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned**

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or other related STEM field; equivalent experience considered.

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience involving systems architecture electronics development requirements management and system verification for complex hardware systems.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle tools such as DOORS CRADLE DevOps platforms or equivalents.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 for communication and collaboration.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Handson experience with microelectronics highdensity PCB design and embedded computing hardware (preferably 3U VPX or similar ruggedized form factors).
• Strong background in highspeed digital design power electronics FPGAbased architectures and/or AI compute modules (GPUs ASICs or accelerators).
• Experience developing and executing acceptance qualification and environmental tests for missioncritical hardware.
• Familiarity with modern PCB design workflows including schematic capture layout SI/PI analysis and manufacturing release.
• Working knowledge of RF circuit design highrate data interfaces and mixedsignal systems.
• Experience with full product lifecycle development for complex systems integrating electrical mechanical and software components.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing or walking on hard surfaces
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Sedentary Work occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to carry lift push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves being stationary most of the time sometimes requiring moving about the work center on concrete surfaces.
• Computer Work daily use of laptop computer monitor screen keyboard and mouse sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone & speakers.

Travel Requirement

Ability to travel < 10%

Shift/Schedule

Onsite work Monday through Friday; day shift generally working 8am to 5pm

Drug-Free Workplace

Sidus Space is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies

Total Rewards and Perks

At Sidus Space we ask a lot of our team members which is why we give so much in addition to a competitive salary a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE we offer a lot of perks including:

• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick days) and 11 paid holidays
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and other social events

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen
• To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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