As an
Electrical Engineer at Turion Space, you will contribute to the design, integration, and testing of electrical hardware that powers our spacecraft bus and payload systems. You will work hands-on across a wide range of development stages from concept to launch. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver flight-ready electrical systems. This role requires a high level of technical curiosity, a willingness to dive into unfamiliar territory, and the drive to solve complex problems in support of critical space missions.
This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at our
Irvine, California headquarters.
Key Responsibilities- Design and develop high reliability electrical systems and PCBs for satellite devices
- Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test
- Perform PCB troubleshooting and root cause analysis down to component level
- Work on satellite harness definitions and fabrication processes
- Prepare fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and general documentation required for design transfer to fabrication and assembly
- Maintain and update requirements and design documentation throughout the entire system life cycle
- Maintain effective communication with all cross-functional groups to ensure project success
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
- 2+ years of hardware development experience in PCB board design and layout and electronic system prototyping and validation
- Proficiency with design tools for schematic capture
- Comfortable working in the lab with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and logic analyzers
- Demonstrates strong technical ability and creativity
- Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and interact effectively with team members and stakeholders
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications- Passion for space and curiosity for electronics in high-reliability applications
- Experience developing fundamentally new hardware, not just incrementally updating legacy hardware
- Experience with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice
- Soldering skills on surface mount and thru-hole components
- Experience with switching power supply design
- Experience with system verification and validation
- Embedded systems and microcontroller implementation and programming
- Experience with common communication busses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-422/485, CAN, USB, 1000BASE-T, PCIe)
- Understanding of analog, high speed, and differential signal routing
- Experience with high performance digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches
- Experience with circuit board design-for-manufacturability, productization of electronics
Electrical Engineer Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 USD
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household's emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
