Staff Satellite Electrical Engineer
Saratoga, CA
E-Space US – Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of space-powered Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are fundamentally changing the design, economics, manufacturing, coverage limitations and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
By building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system—with a unique antenna design, highly sustainable spacecraft system and low-cost, small portable end-user devices—we can extend global satellite coverage, capacity and connectivity beyond legacy space services to provide a new kind of IoT platform that lets users sense, track, connect and act on information gathered, anywhere.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to saving space, protecting our planet and turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
What is the role
As a Staff Satellite Electrical Engineer, you will participate in all aspects of the development and test of the
avionics hardware for the E-Space satellites. For this role, you’ll leverage your 10+ years of experience in
electrical hardware design including schematic capture, PCB layout and testing.
This position will report to the Director of Electrical Engineering and will work closely with the Electrical,
Software and Systems Engineering teams. This role is based in our Saratoga, CA office.
What you will do
- Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines
- Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
- Circuit analysis including power, tolerance and reliability related
- PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing
- Engineering harness design and fabrication
- Production manufacturing support, as needed
What you bring to this role
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing
- Design proficiency with processors, FPGAs, switch mode power supplies, high speed data interfaces, precision analog instrumentation
- Skilled at schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs
- Skilled at performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel
- Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering iron, etc.
- Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment
Bonus points for the following
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience designing for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigation
- Familiarity with Altium Designer
- RF and transmission line design and simulation skills
- Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and general electro-mechanical design familiarity
- FPGA design skills
- Embedded software development skills for ARM core processors
$50,000 - $180,000 a year
The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview.
We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured, and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
Why E-Space is right for you:
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
