Electrical Engineering Specialist

Role Overview: You will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating complex analog, mixed-signal, and digital circuits to power next-generation space systems. Your primary focus will be on new product development from concept through production, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability while supporting manufacturing and customer needs. Your expertise in power electronics and a proactive approach to innovation will contribute to bringing affordable space hardware to life. Key Responsibilities: - Own schematic and PCB design, including component selection, stack-up definition, routing, and fabrication - Simulate circuit performance, review existing designs, and optimize for space applications and aerospace safety standards - Conduct board bring-up, system validation, and troubleshooting for prototypes and production units - Develop and execute test protocols to confirm safety, reliability, and performance targets - Write clear technical documentation, such as project logs, test reports, and design evaluations - Oversee prototype manufacturing and lead iterative design improvements - Establish and document manufacturing processes for in-house production and external suppliers - Identify and evaluate potential manufacturing partners, negotiating technical requirements - Train engineers and technicians on best practices for electrical manufacturing - Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to achieve seamless system integration - Serve as a technical liaison to vendors and manufacturing partners - Provide hands-on technical support during field deployments and customer operations Qualification Required: - Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering - 4+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware - Proven background in power electronics - Expertise in circuit board design, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools (KiCad preferred) - Proficiency in mixed-signal design, including processors, FPGAs, DRAM (DDR4), high-speed SerDes, ADC/DAC, and power supplies - Hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics, including fine-pitch soldering (BGA, etc.) - Ability to simulate circuits and apply aerospace or industrial electrical safety standards - Strong grasp of programming languages such as Python and C/C++ for automation and test Additional Company Details: The client is a well-capitalized, venture-backed space-technology startup that supplies low-cost, reliable satellite components for low-Earth-orbit missions. The company's mission is to democratize space by making high-quality products easy to access. Join a collaborative, diverse team that values learning, ownership, and tangible impact at every career stage. Strong funding and a rapidly growing market allow you to shape products that lower the barrier to space for innovators worldwide.,