Electrical Engineer for Spacecraft Avionics Design
3 days ago
Company Overview
Impulse Space is a pioneering company at the forefront of space technology. We're pushing the boundaries of innovation, and we need talented engineers like you to help us achieve our goals.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Avionics team. As a key member of our team, you'll design and develop custom circuit boards and avionics devices, mentor junior engineers, and guide technical direction. Your expertise will be crucial in establishing high technical standards and driving the success of our projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and test custom circuit boards and avionics devices
- Mentor less experienced engineers
- Guide technical direction of the Avionics team
- Contribute to new spacecraft avionics architecture trades
- Develop circuit boards and electromechanical assemblies
- Perform analyses and simulations of avionics devices and systems
- Perform development testing of hardware in the lab, from a single circuit board to an entire system
- Establish and maintain high technical standards and mentor less experienced engineers
- Own hardware through qualification and flight operations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 4 years professional experience designing electronics for rockets, spacecraft, or other vehicles
- Proficiency with electronics component selection, analysis, simulation, schematics, and layout
- Experience troubleshooting electronics problems at the board level or system level
- Desire to improve team processes and train other team members
- Ability to communicate technical challenges and explain rationale
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with Altium Designer
- Experience doing new development work for optics, star trackers, cameras, motors, reaction wheels, batteries, harnessing, ethernet switches, FPGAs, antennas, or other specialized areas relevant to spacecraft or rockets
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Salary and Benefits
The estimated salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 per year, based on industry standards and market data. Additionally, Impulse Space offers access to medical, vision & dental coverage and 401(k) retirement plan for full-time hires.
Additional Information
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations
- Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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