Job Overview
The Associate Electrical Engineer will support the design, analysis, testing, and documentation of power electronics, propulsion-related electrical systems, and spacecraft subsystems. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to develop hardware used in power distribution, power regulation, and electric propulsion technologies for microsatellites and Hall Thrusters.
This is an excellent role for an early-career engineer eager to work in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment and contribute to flight hardware.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support design and analysis of electronics used in power distribution, power storage, and power processing units (PPUs) for spacecraft and electric propulsion systems
- Assist in the development of discrete power supplies and supporting circuitry (typically 100–1500W, 28–300V)
- Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection for circuit board designs
- Participate in hardware fabrication, board bring‑up, testing, debugging, and documentation
- Support environmental and performance testing for electric propulsion systems and subsystem components
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software, mechanical, and propulsion engineering to ensure subsystem integration and meet mission requirements
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, test reports, and configuration data for internal stakeholders and customers
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Familiarity with basic circuit analysis (gain/phase, stress/derating, reliability)
- Experience using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering tools, etc.)
- Exposure to schematic capture and PCB design tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Candidates must be able to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control and ITAR compliance laws, which require proof that the candidate is a U.S. person.
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Experience with Altium Designer
- Basic programming skills in Python or C for test automation or embedded support
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and testing
- Exposure to power converter transformer design
- Familiarity with aerospace environments and flight hardware practices
- Experience with GitLab or Jira is a plus
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
