Senior Electrical Engineer

Turion Space; Irvine; On-site; GBP 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Scotland seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, integration, and testing of electrical hardware for spacecraft. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in hardware development, particularly in PCB design and electronic systems. Responsibilities include leading the satellite's electrical system, mentoring engineers, and ensuring successful project completion. This full-time role offers competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Equity in the company

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Team building activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hardware development experience in PCB board design and layout.
• Experience designing and developing new hardware from concept to launch.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire satellite electrical system.
• Design and develop high reliability electrical systems and PCBs for satellite devices.
• Mentor engineers and conduct peer design reviews.

Skills

PCB board design

Hardware development

Design tools for schematic capture (Altium preferred)

Communication skills

Confidence working in lab with oscilloscopes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Altium

DMMs

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Job description

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. As part of our Electrical Engineering team, you’ll help design and build the satellites that make our missions possible. As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Turion Space, you will take full ownership of the design, integration, and testing of electrical hardware that powers our spacecraft bus and payload systems. You will work hands‑on from concept to launch, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver flight‑ready electrical systems. We’re a highly curious team solving complex problems for critical space missions. Join us and turn your passion for space into solutions! This is a full‑time, exempt position based on‑site at our Irvine, California headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire satellite electrical system
• Define and lead satellite harness definition and fabrication processes
• Design and develop high reliability electrical systems and PCBs for satellite devices
• Take charge of system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, design, and test
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis down to component level
• Maintain and update requirements and design documentation throughout the entire system life cycle
• Maintain effective communication with all the functional groups to ensure project success (such as mechanical, manufacturing, software, test, and supply chain)
• Support on‑orbit operations as electrical systems subject matter expert
• Mentor engineers and conduct peer design reviews

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of hardware development experience in PCB board design and layout and electronic system prototyping and validation
• Experience designing and developing new hardware from concept to launch
• Advanced proficiency with design tools for schematic capture (Altium preferred)
• Confidence working in the lab with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and logic analyzers
• Strong 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

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Passion for space and curiosity for electronics in high‑reliability applications
• 2+ years of experience in space technologies
• Experience with high‑voltage systems, radiation‑hardened electronics, and space‑qualified components
• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice
• Experience with switching power supply design
• Experience with common communication busses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS‑422/485, CAN, USB, 1000BASE‑T, PCIe)
• Embedded systems and microcontroller implementation with DDR and 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

Senior Electrical Engineer Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 USD

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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

• 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 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.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing 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.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.