Electrical Engineer I

Longshot; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Equity opportunities

90-day integration period

Job summary

Longshot is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our core engineering team in Alameda, CA. You will design, test, and integrate electronic systems for our kinetic launch technology, working cross-functionally with mechanical, fluids, and aerospace engineers.

This hands-on role offers growth into technical and leadership tracks, with opportunities to contribute to firmware development, PCB layout, documentation, and reliability goals, while collaborating closely with senior engineers to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years of industry experience (or equivalent academic/research experience).
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad) and circuit simulation tools
• Experience working with embedded systems (e.g., RP2040, ARM, STM32, or similar).
• Knowledge of firmware is a bonus.
• Comfortable with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Exposure to high‑voltage systems, analog/mixed‑signal design, or RF is a plus.
• Knowledge of best practices for EMC/EMI is a bonus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Equity opportunities
• 90-day integration period

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and integration of all electronic systems for the vehicle.
• Contribute to schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection for key subsystems.
• Participate in the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting hardware in lab and field environments.
• Support development and debugging of embedded firmware within our data acquisition systems.
• Own the design and qualification of the electrical systems architecture.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for electrical and firmware systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure electrical systems meet performance and reliability goals.
• Support integration of electrical systems with mechanical, fluid, and software components.

Skills

Embedded systems

PCB design

Schematic capture

Circuit simulation

Firmware knowledge

Lab measurement tools

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will support the design, development, and testing of electronic systems critical to our kinetic launch technology. You’ll work across a variety of subsystems helping to build and refine the hardware that powers our launch platform. This is a hands‑on role with opportunities for growth in both technical and leadership tracks. You’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams including mechanical, fluids, and aerospace engineers to develop the launch electrical systems architecture.

• Role Type: FTE, Non-Exempt ; Onsite
• Compensation: $120,000-150,000 annual salary
• Location: Alameda, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and integration of all electronic systems for the vehicle.
• Contribute to schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection for key subsystems.
• Participate in the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting hardware in lab and field environments.
• Support development and debugging of embedded firmware within our data acquisition systems.
• Own the design and qualification of the electrical systems architecture.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for electrical and firmware systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure electrical systems meet performance and reliability goals.
• Support integration of electrical systems with mechanical, fluid, and software components.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years of industry experience (or equivalent academic/research experience).
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad) and circuit simulation tools Experience working with embedded systems (e.g., RP2040, ARM, STM32, or similar).
• Knowledge of firmware is a bonus.
• Comfortable with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Exposure to high‑voltage systems, analog/mixed‑signal design, or RF is a plus.
• Knowledge of best practices for EMC/EMI is a bonus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Equity opportunities
• 90-day integration period

Longshot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (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. Learn more about ITAR here .

At-Will Employment

Employment with Longshot is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Who are we?

Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Using our technology, we plan to provide affordable launch services for satellites, cargo, and future space infrastructure. Our mission is to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.