Electrical Systems Engineer III
Core
Design and implement mission-critical electrical systems for the Blue Ring national security spacecraft platform, focusing on power budgets, wire harness connectivity, and command/data handling architectures.
Role type
Senior IC electrical systems engineer (spacecraft)
Builds
Electrical subsystems and interfaces for the Blue Ring spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace / National Security Spaceflight
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spacecraft electrical systems design, power budget analysis, wire harness design, command and data handling architectures, systems engineering principles, electrical interface definition, test plan development, risk mitigation for electrical systems
Preferred skills
Top Secret security clearance, payload accommodation and integration, spacecraft bus architectures, MIL-STD-1553/SpaceWire/CAN protocols, electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), requirements management, EMI/EMC considerations, FPGA/embedded software development, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Technologies
MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, FPGA
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems and interfaces for spacecraft and payloads; Create and analyze power budgets; Design and specify wire harness connectivity solutions; Develop and implement command and data handling architectures; Define and document electrical interfaces between spacecraft bus and payloads; Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration; Develop electrical test plans and procedures; Identify and mitigate technical risks; Mentor junior engineers on electrical design best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC