Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Core
Full-cycle electrical hardware design for spaceflight systems, from concept to flight readiness, ensuring high-reliability electronics for orbit.
Role type
Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Builds
Space-ready PCBA designs for mission-critical systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout (high-speed/impedance-controlled), board bring-up and debugging, test plan definition, failure analysis, contract manufacturer management, radiation effects mitigation, EMI/EMC design, satellite subsystems knowledge (EPS, GNSS, ADCS)
Preferred skills
Python or C scripting for test automation, experience with harsh environment design (thermal/vacuum/vibration)
Technologies
Altium Designer, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Power Analyzers
Responsibilities
Own full electrical design lifecycle including requirements, schematics, layout, bring-up, test, and manufacturing handoff; Lead board-level debugging and firmware/FPGA integration; Mentor early-career engineers; Drive failure analysis and root-cause investigations; Collaborate with RF, mechanical, and software teams; Engage with external vendors to resolve DFM/DFT issues
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship