Electrical Engineer II - Spacecraft Programs (FlatSat)

Quantum Space

$100K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical field
  • 3+ years of aerospace electronics hardware development experience
  • Familiarity with communication interfaces like RS-422/485, CAN, LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet
  • Proficient with electronics lab equipment such as DMMs and oscilloscopes
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across integrated systems

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and maintain spacecraft FlatSat environments using engineering models and emulators
  • Support cohesive spacecraft-level integration and subsystem validation
  • Act as the primary hardware owner for flight-like system integration
  • Perform hardware debugging and anomaly resolution across systems
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams for end-to-end spacecraft integration
  • Develop integration procedures and maintain documentation
  • Assist in spacecraft checkout and mission support activities

Benefits

  • Primary responsibility for hardware and system integration
  • Opportunity to work with next-generation spacecraft testbeds
  • Contribute to mission success from development through operations
  • Gain expertise in various spacecraft subsystems
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Full Job Description
Electrical Engineer II - Spacecraft Programs (FlatSat) We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft electrical systems and defense-related space technologies. In this role, you will contribute to spacecraft avionics, communications, power systems, embedded electronics, and hardware integration activities while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will work hands-on with cutting-edge aerospace hardware in a fast-paced environment supporting national security and spaceflight missions. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the deployment, integration, and long-term maintenance of spacecraft FlatSat systems utilizing engineering models of flight hardware, software and hardware emulators, and associated EGSE. This role is intended for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware integration, debugging, systems validation, and multidisciplinary coordination. You will work closely with systems, avionics, power, RF communications, flight software, ground software, GNC, and payload teams to integrate spacecraft subsystems into cohesive vehicle-level test environments supporting development, integration, launch preparation, and on-orbit operations. Where You'll Make an Impact Deploy, integrate, and maintain spacecraft FlatSat environments utilizing engineering models, hardware emulators, software simulators, and associated EGSE Support development of cohesive spacecraft-level integration environments enabling subsystem validation, vehicle checkout, and mission readiness activities Serve as an early hardware owner responsible for integrating discrete spacecraft subsystems into a unified flight-like system Support ongoing maintenance and operational readiness of FlatSat platforms throughout spacecraft development and post-deployment mission operations Collaborate across avionics, RF communications, power, flight software, ground software, GNC, payload, and systems engineering teams to support end-to-end spacecraft integration Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution activities across integrated spacecraft systems Develop and maintain integration procedures, test configurations, interface documentation, and operational workflows Support design and integration of EGSE hardware, harnessing, and supporting infrastructure required for FlatSat operation Assist with system-level integration testing, spacecraft checkout, regression testing, and mission support activities Operate within fast-paced development environments requiring strong ownership, adaptability, and cross-functional coordination What It Takes B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline 3+ years of experience developing electronics hardware for aerospace applications Experience with spacecraft and embedded communication interfaces including RS-422/485, CAN, LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet Familiarity with standard electronics laboratory equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis capability across integrated hardware systems Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and spacecraft subsystems Strong organizational and communication skills within multidisciplinary technical teams Comfortable operating in fast-paced, iterative spacecraft development environments Hands-on mindset with strong system-level awareness and integration intuition Nice-to-Have Experience M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline Experience designing and building custom hardware emulators and EGSE systems Experience designing and fabricating EGSE harnessing and electrical interfaces Python scripting experience supporting automation, validation, or hardware control workflows Experience with EGSE mechanical enclosure design and integration Experience supporting spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) activities Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments Experience supporting mission operations or post-deployment spacecraft support activities What You'll Get Ownership - Become a primary hardware owner responsible for spacecraft-level FlatSat integration and operational readiness Innovation - Build and maintain living spacecraft testbeds supporting next-generation high-mobility missions Impact - Enable subsystem integration, spacecraft validation, and mission success from development through on-orbit operations Growth - Work across nearly every spacecraft subsystem while developing deep integration and systems-level expertise Compensation - Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing Additional Requirements To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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