Electrical Engineer II - Advanced Programs

Quantum Space; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Generous leave

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics for Ranger missions. You will contribute to design, development, integration, qualification, and flight delivery of high‑reliability avionics and spacecraft electronics.

Join a fast‑paced team delivering mission‑critical systems across Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA or Denver, CO. You will work with analog, digital, and mixed‑signal hardware, engage in SRR/ PDR/ CDR reviews, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience developing electronics hardware for aerospace, defense, or other high‑reliability applications.
• Experience designing electrical communication interfaces including RS‑422, RS‑485, CAN, LVDS, I2C, and SPI.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronics fundamentals.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and ECAD design tools.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Experience supporting hardware integration, debugging, validation testing, and root‑cause investigations.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and resolve hardware anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Support development of spacecraft electronics from concept, prototyping, and design through integration, qualification, and flight delivery
• Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronics supporting spacecraft avionics, communications, embedded electronics, and vehicle subsystems
• Develop schematic capture and multi‑layer PCB designs for flight and flight‑like hardware
• Perform hardware bring‑up, electrical troubleshooting, validation testing, and anomaly resolution activities
• Collaborate with systems, RF communications, mechanical, thermal, FPGA, software, and integration teams to deliver fully integrated spacecraft electronics
• Support hardware integration, verification, and validation during spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) campaigns
• Participate in engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, ICDs, requirements, verification artifacts, and test procedures
• Contribute to design trade studies, technical assessments, and multidisciplinary engineering reviews
• Improve hardware reliability, manufacturability, and mission readiness through continuous engineering improvements
• Support multiple spacecraft development efforts within a dynamic, fast‑paced engineering environment

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analog/digital/mixed-signal design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence ECAD

OrCAD Capture

Allegro PCB Designer

Job description

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high‑mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a technically skilled and hands‑on Electrical Engineer II to support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics for next‑generation Ranger missions. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, qualification, and flight delivery of high‑reliability avionics and spacecraft electronics supporting long‑duration, high‑mobility space missions.

You’ll Make an Impact

• Support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics from concept, prototyping, and design through integration, qualification, and flight delivery
• Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronics supporting spacecraft avionics, communications, embedded electronics, and vehicle subsystems
• Develop schematic capture and multi‑layer PCB designs for flight and flight‑like hardware
• Perform hardware bring‑up, electrical troubleshooting, validation testing, and anomaly resolution activities
• Collaborate with systems, RF communications, mechanical, thermal, FPGA, software, and integration teams to deliver fully integrated spacecraft electronics
• Support hardware integration, verification, and validation during spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) campaigns
• Participate in engineering reviews including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Flight Readiness Review (FRR)
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements, verification artifacts, and test procedures
• Contribute to design trade studies, technical assessments, and multidisciplinary engineering reviews
• Improve hardware reliability, manufacturability, and mission readiness through continuous engineering improvements
• Support multiple spacecraft development efforts within a dynamic, fast‑paced engineering environment

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience developing electronics hardware for aerospace, defense, or other high‑reliability applications
• Experience designing electrical communication interfaces including RS‑422, RS‑485, CAN, LVDS, I2C, and SPI
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronics fundamentals
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and ECAD design tools
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
• Experience supporting hardware integration, debugging, validation testing, and root‑cause investigations
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and resolve hardware anomalies
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable operating within a fast‑paced, iterative spacecraft development environment

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Direct experience developing spacecraft or other flight‑qualified electronics
• Experience using the Cadence ECAD suite, including OrCAD Capture and Allegro PCB Designer
• Experience designing mixed‑signal, timing‑critical, high‑density, multi‑layer PCB assemblies
• Familiarity with EEE component derating methodologies and spaceflight design standards, including NASA INST‑002
• Experience conducting schematic reviews, hardware peer reviews, and design verification activities
• Experience designing high‑speed communication interfaces including LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet
• Experience integrating ultra‑stable oscillators and precision timing hardware
• Hands‑on experience supporting spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)
• Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures, embedded electronics, and flight hardware qualification
• Experience supporting environmental testing including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, EMI/EMC, and other qualification campaigns

What You’ll Get

• Ownership – Contribute directly to the development of mission‑critical spacecraft electronics supporting advanced Ranger missions
• Innovation – Help develop next‑generation spacecraft avionics and communications architectures enabling high‑mobility space operations
• Impact – Deliver reliable, flight‑ready electronics supporting national security, civil, and commercial space missions
• Growth – Join a collaborative engineering team working across spacecraft development, integration, qualification, and mission execution
• Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location

Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA or Denver, CO

Base Salary

$100,000‑$125,000 – The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers and are considered part of Quantum Space’s total compensation package.

Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.