Electrical Design Engineer

SpinLaunch; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpinLaunch, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer in Long Beach, CA. This role involves designing and developing innovative hardware for the Meridian Space constellation, contributing to a project that aims to reshape global connectivity.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and at least 1 year of hardware design experience, as well as strong skills in schematic capture and PCB layout. A commitment to diversity and equal opportunity is a core value at SpinLaunch.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of designing and delivering hardware.
• 2+ years of experience in designing and implementing boards using FPGAs, MCUs, ethernet, I2C, SPI, ADCs, and DACs.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy innovative, high-performance flight hardware for the Meridian Space constellation.
• Take full ownership of the end-to-end success of hardware in orbit.

Skills

Schematic capture and PCB layout using EDA tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work autonomously in a demanding startup environment

Education

Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or other relevant field

Tools

Embedded software and firmware development

DC-DC power converters

Microwave RF systems

Job description

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Electrical Design Engineer

Full Time Long Beach, CA, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 1015

SpinLaunch is building Meridian, a next-generation broadband constellation designed to deliver high‑capacity, low‑latency connectivity to users around the globe. Backed by leading venture capital and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites and ground systems that will bring Meridian online. Joining the Meridian team means working at the forefront of one of the most ambitious commercial space programs underway today — designing, building, and operating spacecraft that will reshape global connectivity. You'll be part of a close‑knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, where your work directly advances a constellation that millions will depend on.

Your Mission on the Team:

You will play a pivotal role in advancing a novel approach to LEO broadband satellite communications by developing and deploying innovative, high‑performance flight hardware for the Meridian Space constellation. As part of a small team tackling ambitious challenges, you’ll take full ownership of the end‑to‑end success of your hardware in orbit - driving every aspect of development, from design to fully‑integrated, space‑ready systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or other relevant field
• Ability to work autonomously in a demanding startup environment
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using EDA tools
• 1+ years of designing and delivering hardware
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing and developing avionics for space applications
• Experience with embedded software and firmware development
• Experience using scripts to automate component placement and routing on PCBs
• Experience implementing DC‑DC power converters (switching, linear, low noise, low ripple)
• Experience implementing microwave RF systems
• 2+ years of experience in full life‑cycle hardware development, from concept through production
• 2+ years of experience in designing and implementing boards using FPGAs, MCUs, ethernet, I2C, SPI, ADCs, and DACs
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics

SpinLaunch is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here.

SpinLaunch is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.