Electrical Engineer I

Quantum Space

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 0-3 years of engineering experience in high-reliability industries such as aerospace or defense
  • Fundamental understanding of analog and digital electronics
  • Familiarity with circuit design and electrical troubleshooting
  • Experience with laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and schematics
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Support design, analysis, integration, and testing of spacecraft electrical systems
  • Assist with development of avionics hardware and power distribution systems
  • Perform schematic capture and support PCB layout activities
  • Execute electrical troubleshooting using various test equipment
  • Assist with hardware bring-up and validation testing
  • Develop and maintain electrical documentation and test procedures
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for electrical processes

Benefits

  • Contribute to the design of mission-critical spacecraft systems
  • Support advanced aerospace technologies for space operations
  • Help deliver reliable hardware for national security and commercial missions
  • Join a cross-functional engineering team central to spacecraft development and integration
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
Full Job Description
Where You'll Make an Impact
  • Support the design, analysis, integration, and testing of spacecraft electrical systems and subsystems
  • Assist with development of avionics hardware, electrical interfaces, harnessing, communications, and power distribution systems
  • Perform schematic capture, electrical analysis, and support PCB layout activities
  • Support integration and testing of spacecraft hardware in lab, cleanroom, and environmental test settings
  • Execute electrical troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and other test equipment
  • Assist with hardware bring-up, validation testing, and anomaly resolution activities
  • Develop and maintain electrical documentation including schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), wiring diagrams, and test procedures
  • Support system integration activities with software, electrical, propulsion, and mechanical engineering teams
  • Participate in design reviews, technical trade studies, and engineering assessments
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for electrical processes, testing, and system reliability


What It Takes
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
  • 0-3 years of professional engineering experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or related high-reliability industries
  • Fundamental understanding of analog and digital electronics principles
  • Familiarity with circuit design, schematic interpretation, and electrical troubleshooting
  • Experience using laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators
  • Exposure to embedded systems, avionics, or spacecraft electrical architectures
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional technical teams
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, iterative engineering environment


Nice-to-Have Experience
  • Experience related to spacecraft, satellites, avionics, robotics, or defense systems
  • Familiarity with spacecraft communication interfaces such as RS-422, RS-485, SpaceWire, LVDS, Ethernet, I2C, and SPI
  • Experience with ECAD tools such as OrCAD, Altium, or KiCAD
  • Exposure to FPGA systems, microcontrollers, or embedded software development
  • Experience with electrical simulation tools such as LTspice
  • Familiarity with environmental testing including TVAC, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing
  • Basic scripting or automation experience utilizing Python or similar tools
  • Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and cleanroom operations
  • Participation in aerospace, robotics, or defense-related engineering projects


What You'll Get
  • Ownership - Contribute directly to the design, integration, and validation of mission-critical spacecraft electrical systems
  • Innovation - Support development of advanced aerospace and defense technologies enabling next-generation space operations
  • Impact - Help deliver reliable, flight-ready hardware supporting national security, civil, and commercial missions
  • Growth - Join a cross-functional engineering team at the center of spacecraft development, integration, and mission execution
  • Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing


Apply now. Join us in building the test systems that ensure our spacecraft fly flawlessly.

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