Bus Electronics Hardware Engineer, Electrical

Lanteris Space LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Bus Electronics Hardware Engineer to join their Bus Electronics Design team. The position focuses on hands-on work with electronic hardware in spacecraft, covering areas like power conversion and avionics.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience. Responsibilities include hardware ownership, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Exposure to analog, digital, and power electronics.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware design, production, and integration.
• Support testing and analysis for electronic hardware.
• Collaborate with teams to drive project success.

Skills

Electrical hardware design and testing

Hands-on troubleshooting

Circuit schematics interpretation

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Measurement equipment

Simulation software

Job description

Overview

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Bus Electronics Hardware Engineer to join the Bus Electronics Design team in San Jose, CA. This is an on‑site position. The role involves hands‑on work with the electronic hardware that powers our spacecraft, including solar array power conversion, battery electronics, electronic propulsion, and avionics units.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Proactive ownership of hardware through design, production, and satellite integration.
• Support the design, analysis, and test of electronic hardware for use in spacecraft applications.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and test of bus electronics hardware, troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations.
• Write test plans/reports and conduct testing for Engineering Development, Qualification, Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT).
• Collaborate with the cross‑functional team to drive project success.
• Support Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), with customers and internal stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience.
• Exposure to design, test, and simulation of electrical hardware (analog, digital, and/or power electronics).
• Proficiency reading circuit schematics, board layouts, assembly drawings, equipment manuals, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with measurement and troubleshooting techniques for electronic circuits in a lab environment.
• Self‑motivated, attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Additional Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including electrical engineering designs through the full lifecycle.
• Proficiency in the design, simulation, analysis, and test of analog and power electronics circuits, including isolated and non‑isolated DC/DC converters.
• Proficiency in the design, simulation, analysis, and test of digital electronics circuits, such as microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGA, System on Chip; high‑speed communication.
• Experience with Hardware In The Loop testing.
• Experience with circuit stress, derating, and worst‑case analysis.
• Experience collaborating to meet concerns of adjacent disciplines, such as thermal, mechanical, reliability, manufacturing, and test.
• Knowledge of Design for Excellence (DFX).

Salary & Benefits

• Base pay for this position within California: $82,000.00 – $136,000.00 annually.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lanteris Space Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.