Principal Electrical Engineer
Core
Designing, testing, and flying critical electronics for high-power satellites across all orbits.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for commercial and US government missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCB design, component selection, circuit board debugging, environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum), system integration, test equipment development, radiation-hardened design, filter design, power path protection, C/C++/Python/Matlab programming
Preferred skills
Multi-layer high-speed digital PCB design, kW scale isolated power converter design, analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, sensor signal conditioning, digital processors/FPGAs, LTspice, load switch design
Technologies
LTspice, C, C++, Python, Matlab, FPGAs
Responsibilities
Design electronics PCBAs including architecture and component selection; Qualify designs through environmental testing; Integrate designs into spacecraft systems; Develop test equipment and scripts
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship