Electrical Engineer

DPhi Space SA; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Hybrid work

Job summary

DPhi Space Sarl is seeking motivated engineers to join a Swiss startup building intelligence infrastructure in space. The role covers PCB design for space applications, high-speed signal integrity, and end-to-end system-level electrical design.

You will prototype, test, and validate hardware, coordinating with manufacturing partners to transition designs into production. Candidates should have a university degree in engineering or science, experience in spacecraft techniques or related fields,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or sciences.
• Experience with space or adjacent disciplines is preferred.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• PCB design for space applications (power and digital comms).
• High-speed signal integrity analysis.
• System-level electrical design including comms and power.
• Design, assemble, test PCB and system prototypes.
• Prototyping and early design validation through experiments.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners to bring designs to production.
• Manage satellite telecommunication system aspects from link budgets to licensing.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed signal integrity

System-level electrical design

Prototyping & testing

Altium or similar

Education

University or HES degree in engineering or science

Tools

Ansys

Job description

DPhi Space is a Swiss startup building the intelligence infrastructure in space by turning satellites into inference servers and connecting space to the cloud on Earth.

The team launched a first demonstrator into space in March 2025 followed by the second one in March 2026. The company is on a track to continue the yearly launch cycle with the next system planned to launch in 2027.

For this mission, we are looking for motivated engineers to join the company.

Your Responsibilities

We are looking at covering the following competencies with multiple team members. You do not need to excel at all of them.

PCB design for power and digital communication for space applications.

High-speed signal integrity analysis.

System-level electrical design including communication and power.

Design, assemble, rework, and test PCB and system prototypes.

Electrical and product system definition, design, analysis, test, and validation. Prototyping and early design validation through experiments.

Bring a project from design to manufacturing by coordinating with manufacturing partners.

Managing the satellite's off-the-shelf telecommunication system on all aspects from link budgets to frequency licensing.

What Will Make You Successful

The roles are open for different levels of seniority. Essential skills include

The ability to work in a team.

Experience in spacecraft design techniques and processes for space or adjacent disciplines.

Proficiency in PCB CAD software (Altium or similar) and Ansys simulation tools.

Experience in rapid prototyping and experimental design verification.

University or HES degree in any relevant engineering or science field.

Problem-solving mindset and the ability to work with evolving constraints.

Language: Fluency in English is a must, French is an asset.

What We Offer

DPhi offers flexible working hours, and a dynamic, friendly, innovative and multi-cultural working environment. We have attractive working conditions including team social events. In particular, DPhi Space offers

Startup environment – a flexible and innovative work culture

Fast design cycles – design, build, test, and improve in short cycles

Room to grow – grow together with the company.

Possibility of hybrid work. Fully remote positions are not an option.

Possibility of participation in a stock options plan

DPhi Space supports equal opportunities employment.

Activity Details

Permanent position with 3 months trial period

Activity rate from 80% to 100%

Ready to apply?

Join our team and help build the intelligence infrastructure in space.