June 20, 2026

Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Senior • On-site

145,920 - 192,048 USD/yr

Louisville, CO

Location: This role is based onsite at our Louisville, CO office.
Travel: Up to 10%, domestic or international.

The Role

As a Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will take ownership of full-cycle PCBA designs, from early concept to flight readiness. You will work cross-functionally with RF, mechanical, software, FPGA/SoC, and operations teams to bring high-reliability, space-ready electronics to orbit. You will guide the Electrical Engineering team on special topics and present across disciplines to help facilitate ideas, product readiness, and conduct reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full electrical design lifecycle for complex spaceflight hardware: concept of operations, requirements engineering, schematic capture, layout, bring-up, test, and manufacturing handoff.
  • Develop robust analog/digital designs for mission-critical systems under environmental and performance constraints.
  • Organize collaborative cross-disciplinary design reviews and shape solutions with experienced engineers.
  • Provide input to schedule planning, hardware requirements, and process improvements.
  • Lead board-level bring-up and debugging, integrating firmware/software/FPGA with embedded systems.
  • Define test plans and verification strategies that meet flight readiness requirements.
  • Scale manufacturing from prototype to low-volume production.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, RF, software, FPGA/SoC, and systems teams for seamless integration.
  • Mentor early-career engineers and contribute to process improvements.
  • Engage with external vendors and contract manufacturers, resolve DFM/DFT issues, and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Drive failure analysis and root-cause investigations for flight or test anomalies.

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistently deliver flight-quality hardware on schedule with minimal oversight.
  • Identify system-level risks early and drive mitigations.
  • Communicate effectively across hardware, software, and cross-functional teams.
  • Make data-driven trade-offs in constrained environments.
  • Demonstrate curiosity in advanced areas such as architecture optimization and radiation mitigation.
  • Exhibit advanced, wide-ranging experience in electrical engineering.
  • Align stakeholders and document work concisely.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience designing and debugging PCBAs.
  • Proficiency in Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools.
  • Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers).
  • Solid understanding of digital buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet).
  • Experience with board bring-up, test planning, and design verification workflows.
  • Experience interacting with contract manufacturers and supporting DFM reviews.
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills.
  • Must meet U.S. export control and ITAR requirements.

Required Qualification

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience designing for harsh environments (thermal, vacuum, vibration).
  • Familiarity with high-speed design and impedance-controlled layouts.
  • Basic scripting or automation in Python or C for hardware test workflows.
  • Exposure to radiation effects and mitigation in electronic design.
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC design practices and validation.
  • Familiarity with satellite electrical systems engineering (EPS, GNSS, ADCS, propulsion, space robotics).

Compensation

Base salary range: $145,920 - $192,047, determined by education, qualifications, experience, and market data.

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Parental/adoption leave
  • Legal insurance
  • Home technology stipend

US Technical Jobs

Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining necessary export control authorization for access to export-controlled technology and government contracts work.

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Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-to-many' system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space. Position Overview: The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in designing, building, and maturing prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology. You will support the team in refining the electrical architecture of the current prototype and driving the system closer to a flight-ready configuration with each iteration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking concepts from schematic to hardware, solving complex electrical challenges, and working closely with mechanical and manufacturing teams to bring cutting-edge space hardware to life. We are exploring electrical engineering opportunities in New Mexico and welcome qualified candidates interested in supporting innovative aerospace programs to connect with us for potential future roles. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and build electrical prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology. Refine and finalize and the current prototype's electrical design to support all phases of prototype maturation. Undertake and complete circuit design tasks, generate detailed schematics, and perform component selection aligned with environmental and system requirements. Apply detailed tolerancing, design-for-manufacture principles, and thorough documentation across all electrical prototype phases. Support PCB layout design and coordinate with external vendors for fabrication and assembly of PCB components. Collaborate closely with the Space Kinetic manufacturing and engineering team to integrate electrical systems into mechanical assemblies. Verify and validate your electrical designs through testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and iteration to improve system reliability and performance. Actively participate in design reviews, contribute to system-level engineering discussions, and ensure the electrical subsystem progresses toward flight-readiness. Support the creation and maintenance of electrical documentation, including BOMs, wiring diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and test procedures. Ensure each design iteration moves the system closer to a flight-ready prototype aligned with Space Kinetic's 2-year flight demonstration goal. What It Takes: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematic) field. A minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, ideally involving prototype development. Experience designing three phase field-oriented controllers for bidirectional motor drives. Proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and component selection. Experience working with Schematic / PCB design tools (e.g., Altium). Demonstrated experience building and testing electrical systems or prototypes. Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals, wiring practices, and system integration. Ability to troubleshoot circuits, debug hardware, and iterate rapidly. Experience collaborating with vendors for PCB fabrication and assembly. Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skill Ability to build and maintain a network of talented individuals. Prioritizes organizational and planning skills. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder). Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance. What We'd Love: Experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, robotics, or similarly rigorous applications. Familiarity with design-for-manufacture (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and tolerance analysis. Knowledge of embedded systems, field oriented controls, microcontrollers, sensors, and power electronics. Experience with environmental or functional testing of electrical systems. Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers). Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving requirements. Where You'll Be: The position will be onsite at our Albuquerque, New Mexico facility. What We Offer: Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here Equal Employment Opportunity: Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Technology

Space Kinetic

Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics & Embedded Systems

Senior

On-site

Los Angeles, CA

140,004 - 180,000 USD/yr

🏢 Summary: Senior Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer role focused on designing and maturing advanced electrical prototypes for space systems, including custom motor controllers, embedded systems, and power electronics for flight-ready applications. The position involves analog and digital circuit design, PCB development, testing, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace startup environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field, 7+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, Experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, robotics, or similar industries, Experience designing analog circuitry, Experience designing digital circuitry and output drivers, Experience working with embedded systems, Proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and component selection, Experience with schematic and PCB design tools, Experience building and testing electrical systems or prototypes, Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and system integration, Ability to troubleshoot circuits and debug hardware, Hands-on experience with lab equipment, Experience collaborating with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors, Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or eligibility under ITAR regulations, Ability to obtain or maintain Government Security Clearance 📃 Skills: Altium, PCB, Embedded, C, Microcontrollers, Sensors, Electronics, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Power, Schematics, ICDs, BOMs, Debugging, Testing, Circuitry 🏢 Description: A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Drones have fundamentally changed the nature of conflict and maneuver. The next theater to be changed by drone technology is space. Space Kinetic is a space technology startup company building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of drone technology to space missions without relying on consumable fuel. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week.Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, anda high levelof commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space. Position Overview: The Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics & Embedded Systems (Mixed Signal) will play a critical role in designing, building, and maturing prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology. You will design systems that process both analog and digital signals and bridge the gap between real-world physical inputs like pressure and temperature sensors and the processor in an embedded system. With your knowledge of analog electronics, you will design signal conditioning circuitry and with additional knowledge of discrete electronic components and integrated circuits, you will help design actuator controllers like the driver circuitry required in a motor controller and the interfaces to power electronics. You will support the team in refining the electrical architecture of the current prototype and driving the system closer to a flight-ready configuration with each iteration.Your first project will involve a custom motor controller with power levels never before implemented in space and an electromechanical system with novel energy recycling functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking concepts from schematic to hardware, solving complex electrical challenges, and working closely with mechanical and manufacturing teams to bring cutting-edge space hardware to life. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and build electrical prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology. Refine and finalize the current prototype's electrical design to support all phases of prototype maturation. Undertake and complete circuit design tasks, generate detailed schematics, and perform component selection aligned with environmental and system requirements. Apply detailed tolerancing, design-for-manufacture principles, and thorough documentation across all electrical prototype phases. Support PCB layout design and coordinate with external vendors for fabrication and assembly of PCB components. Collaborate closely with the Space Kinetic manufacturing and engineering team to integrate electrical systems into mechanical assemblies. Verify and validate your electrical designs through testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and iteration to improve system reliability and performance. Actively participate in design reviews, contribute to system-level engineering discussions, and ensure the electrical subsystem progresses toward flight-readiness. Support the creation and maintenance of electrical documentation, including BOMs, wiring diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and test procedures. Ensure each design iteration moves the system closer to a flight-ready prototype aligned with Space Kinetic's 2-year flight demonstration goal. What It Takes: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic) field. Experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, robotics, or similarly rigorous applications. A minimum of 7 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, ideally involving prototype development. Experience designing analog circuitry such as signal conditioning circuitry. Experience designing digital circuitry and output drivers such as gate drivers and motor drivers. Experience working with embedded systems. Proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and component selection. Experience working with Schematic / PCB design tools (e.g., Altium). Demonstrated experience building and testing electrical systems or prototypes. Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals, wiring practices, and system integration. Ability to troubleshoot circuits, debug hardware, and iterate rapidly. Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers). Experience collaborating with vendors for PCB fabrication and assembly. Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving requirements. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder). Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 9 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience. Experience in developing embedded systems. Experience in developing power electronics. Experience with the C programming language. Knowledge of field-oriented controls, microcontrollers, sensors, and power electronics. Experience with environmental or functional testing of electrical systems. *Our vision is unique, and so is the team we're building. If you're driven to succeed in this role, even if your background doesn't fully align with every qualification, we want your application. Where You'll Be: The position will be on site at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. What We Offer: Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here Equal Employment Opportunity: Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades aredeterminedby role, level, location, and alignment with market data.Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Pay Range $140,000 – $180,000The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Pay Range$140,000—$180,000 USD

Technology

ALTEN

Hardware Engineer

Mid

On-site

Auburn Hills, MI

🏢 Summary: Design and develop embedded electronic hardware systems for automotive applications, covering architecture definition, schematic design, PCB development, integration, and validation. The role involves working across cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, safe, and high-performance hardware compliant with automotive standards. Candidates will support hardware bring-up, debugging, testing, and technical problem resolution throughout the product lifecycle. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Aerospace Engineering or related field, Automotive industry experience (Tier 1 or Tier 2 preferred), Experience designing embedded electronic hardware systems, Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and testing, Understanding of vehicle electrical architectures and ISO 26262, Minimum 2 years of schematic capture and PCB layout design experience, Experience designing high-complexity multilayer PCBs, Proficiency with Altium Designer, Experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, and root cause analysis, Proficiency with laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers), Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, LIN, LVDS) 📃 Skills: Altium, PCB, EMI, EMC, ISO26262, Ethernet, CAN, LIN, LVDS, PI, SI, Oscilloscope, ADAS, Infotainment 🏢 Description: The Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, analysis, integration, and validation of embedded electronic hardware systems for automotive applications. This role requires applying engineering principles and independent technical judgment to develop reliable, safe, and high-performance hardware solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. The engineer will work closely with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and validation teams throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting architecture definition, schematic design, PCB development, hardware integration, troubleshooting, and technical problem resolution. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience within the automotive industry (Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier experience preferred). Experience designing and developing embedded electronic hardware systems. Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles, testing methodologies, and troubleshooting techniques. Understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and automotive industry standards. Strong understanding of system-level and component-level hardware design. Familiarity with automotive communication networks and protocols including Ethernet (ETH), CAN, LIN, and LVDS. Experience with thermal management considerations for ECU and embedded electronic designs. Ability to participate in and lead schematic reviews, PCB layout reviews, and design evaluations. Knowledge of modern automotive hardware platforms, embedded processing systems, connectivity technologies, and interface architectures. Understanding of ADAS, Infotainment Systems, Zonal Architectures, and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) concepts. Ability to support multiple technical domains is considered an advantage. Experience with Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) analysis is preferred. Prior experience in hardware architecture or system architecture roles is a plus. Required Technical Experience Minimum 2 years of experience in schematic capture and PCB layout design. Experience using Altium Designer is highly preferred. Experience designing high-complexity, multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs). Strong understanding of PCB design rules, constraints, and best practices. Experience managing PCB-to-mechanical integration requirements and packaging constraints. Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, failure analysis, and root cause investigations. Proficiency using electrical laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and related test equipment. Ability to analyze technical issues and provide engineering recommendations for corrective actions and design improvements. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and validate embedded hardware solutions for automotive electronic systems. Support hardware architecture development, schematic design, and PCB layout activities. Conduct technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety. Perform hardware debugging, testing, validation, and root cause analysis of complex electrical issues. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration and product development activities. Evaluate technical requirements and translate them into hardware design solutions. Support compliance with automotive standards, customer requirements, and functional safety objectives. Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering problem-solving activities throughout the product lifecycle. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technology

IonQ

Senior Staff RF Test Engineer

Senior

On-site

Louisville, CO

192,984 - 239,004 USD/yr

🏢 Summary: Senior Staff RF Test Engineer role leading RF testing for production and newly developed spacecraft hardware, with a focus on RF methodologies and automation. The position involves integration, verification, environmental testing, and mentoring within a spacecraft test team. Candidates will drive test strategy, troubleshoot complex RF subsystems, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree + 12 years related experience or Master's degree + 8 years related experience, Extensive hands-on experience with RF circuits and/or systems, Expert knowledge of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators, Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and signal processing, Proficiency in Python and/or LabVIEW for test automation scripting, Strong understanding of RF system architectures, figures of merit, and impairments, Strong knowledge of RF principles, modulation, signal propagation, and antenna theory, Hands-on experience with RF PCB-based circuits, Experience handling and operating spacecraft flight hardware, Experience leading teams and mentoring engineers, U.S. Person status compliant with ITAR/export regulations 📃 Skills: RF, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, PCB, ITAR, GSE, Automation, SignalProcessing, SpectrumAnalyzer, NetworkAnalyzer 🏢 Description: The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff RF Test Engineer for the Spacecraft Test team to lead RF testing of both current production hardware as well as newly developed spacecraft RF hardware. This candidate should possess a strong combination of hardware and software knowledge with a primary focus on RF test methodologies and automation. The Spacecraft Test team works closely together and collaborates throughout the company. From component production and testing to launch vehicle integration, we work hard to navigate technical and schedule challenges to deliver safe, functional spacecraft. This requires schedule flexibility during challenging times, but we seek to maintain work-life balance in return. Responsibilities - Development and management of high-value component/subsystem testing campaigns - Recommend and implement improvements to testing processes and methodologies - Assist system team in development of practical and measurable product requirements - Monitor and maintain test equipment and ensure facility capabilities to support testing activities are in place - Mentor a team of test engineers and technicians - Analyze test results, and provide detailed reports to relevant stakeholders - Work with design team to incorporate changes in system design to meet requirements - Integration and test of RF components and subassemblies - Verification and troubleshooting of RF subsystems through all phases of spacecraft integration - Identify testing methods, develop test plans, and design GSE for risk mitigation and requirements verification and/or validation - Develop/maintain/improve test scripts within an existing test automation framework - Analyze test data and provide recommendations for improvements in both test quality and efficiency - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues - Conduct environmental testing to ensure performance in various conditions - Participate in design reviews and provide input on testability - Adhere to safety and quality standards Qualifications - Bachelor's degree + 12 years related experience, or master's degree + 8 years related experience - Extensive hands-on experience working with and troubleshooting RF circuits and/or systems - Expert knowledge of equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators - Proficiency in data analysis and signal processing tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) - Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) for test automation - Strong understanding of RF system architectures, figures of merit, and common impairments - Strong understanding of RF principles, including signal propagation, modulation techniques, and antenna theory - Hands-on experience working with RF PCB-based circuits - Experience and comfort handling and operating spacecraft flight hardware safely - Familiarity with spacecraft architecture and cross-functional engineering stakeholders - A methodical approach to testing and problem solving of complex systems - A track record of safe and effective testing of complex systems - Experience leading teams and mentoring junior engineers - Exceptional communication and presentation skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and operations - Experience operating in a contamination- and ESD-sensitive environment - Experience testing high-power RF electronics Required Qualification To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Compensation The approximate base salary range for this position is $192,979 - $239,000. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Compensation varies based on education, qualifications, experience, location, and market data.