Electrical Engineer

EVONA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A satellite systems company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the development of a remote sensing payload in Irvine, CA. Key responsibilities include owning the electrical architecture and ensuring subsystem integration, along with designing and troubleshooting electrical systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft systems. This is a full-time, on-site position with a salary range of $125,000 – $175,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical design and avionics development.
• Proven experience with spacecraft power systems and harnessing.
• Strong background in environmental testing including vibe and EMI/EMC.

Responsibilities

• Own the payload electrical architecture including power distribution and interfaces.
• Define and enforce interface control documents between payload and spacecraft bus.
• Lead unique payload electrical test protocols throughout integration.

Skills

Spacecraft electrical design

Avionics development

System-level integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer

$125,000 – $175,000

Full-time | On-site | Irvine, CA

Company Overview

My client develops, operates, and delivers advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite systems that provide persistent, all-weather Earth observation capabilities for defense, intelligence, and commercial customers. Their technology enables rapid, reliable imaging for national security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and global situational awareness missions.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the development of a remote sensing payload. In this role, you will own the payload electrical architecture and ensure seamless integration across all subsystems. You will be responsible for electrical system design, interface definition, test planning, and troubleshooting, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the lifecycle of the payload.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the payload electrical architecture, including power distribution, harnessing, avionics interfaces, and data buses.
• Define, maintain, and enforce interface control documents (ICDs) between the payload and the host spacecraft bus.
• Lead development of payload electrical test protocols, including integration, environmental, and pre/post integration verification.
• Collaborate with mechanical, RF, and software teams to ensure electrical design decisions align with system-level requirements.
• Support system trade studies related to power, thermal, and GNC constraints.
• Troubleshoot electrical anomalies during integration and test.
• Generate and maintain design documentation, schematics, and engineering reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical design and avionics development.
• Proven experience with spacecraft power systems, harnessing, and bus interfaces.
• Strong background in system-level integration and testing, including environmental testing (vibe, TVAC, EMI/EMC).
• Familiarity with spacecraft GNC constraints as they pertain to payload performance.
• Experience developing ICDs and leading payload-to-bus electrical integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with ISR or remote sensing payloads.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, FPGAs, or avionics board design.
• Familiarity with design-for-test (DFT) and test automation frameworks.
• Experience performing system-level trades and contributing to subsystem productization.

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