Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Electrical Hardware)
• Focus: Spacecraft avionics hardware design, prototyping, and validation
• Work model: Hybrid; on-site in San Jose, CA three days per week

Description

Design, develop, and test electrical hardware for next-generation spacecraft, including avionics subsystems such as flight computers, power distribution, sensors/actuators, guidance and navigation, and communications. You will perform schematic capture and PCB layout, build and test early hardware prototypes, and validate newly designed electronics through integration with both hardware and software. You will also contribute to documentation, test procedures, design reviews, and mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for spacecraft avionics
• Create schematics and perform PCB layout
• Bring-up, test, and validate newly designed hardware
• Collaborate with software engineers for hardware/software integration and testing
• Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate design concepts and mitigate risk
• Coordinate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams for integration and manufacturability
• Create design documentation, test procedures, and reports
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in hardware engineering (relevant internships/academic projects may be considered)
• Familiarity with electronic components, circuits, and test equipment
• Expert-level knowledge in schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad)
• Understanding of microcontrollers and communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet)
• Experience with embedded systems and embedded programming concepts; comfortable in a Linux development environment
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on engineering approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong desire to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
• ITAR/EAR eligibility to access export-controlled information (U.S. person or eligible to obtain authorization)

Benefits

• Salary range: $192,000–$212,000 plus competitive equity grant
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability, and life insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time
• Paid parental leave