Electrical Engineer (Space)

InnoForge; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A VC backed startup in aerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of high-power systems for a space application. You will create and refine electrical architectures, design circuits, and support prototype evolution in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering, with hands-on experience in circuit design and testing. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM field and experience with PCB design tools. This is a dynamic role ideal for those who thrive on solving complex challenges in innovative environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience developing and testing electrical systems or prototypes.
• Experience with three-phase systems and field-oriented control for bidirectional drives.
• Comfort working cross-functionally and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine electrical architectures for a high-energy, motion-driven space system.
• Design circuits and produce detailed schematics with careful component selection.
• Support the build and evolution of prototypes while improving performance.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic capture

Debugging and troubleshooting

Hands-on experience with electrical systems

Motor control

Cross-functional communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline

Tools

PCB design tools (e.g. Altium)

Job description

We’re hiring an Electrical Engineer for a VC backed start up working on a novel space system focused on high-power, dynamic hardware operating in extreme environments. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll take concepts from early design through to fully functional prototypes, contributing to technology being developed with real in‑orbit deployment in mind.

You’ll be working on systems where precision control, power delivery, and mechanical interaction all come together - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex, multidisciplinary challenges and seeing their designs come to life in hardware.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take ownership of key electrical design elements across an evolving prototype, helping push the system closer to a flight‑ready configuration with each iteration.

Your responsibilities will span:

• Developing and refining electrical architectures for a high-energy, motion‑driven space system
• Designing circuits and producing detailed schematics, with careful component selection aligned to demanding operating conditions
• Supporting the build and evolution of prototypes, improving robustness, efficiency, and repeatability over time
• Working closely with mechanical and manufacturing teams to integrate electrical systems into tightly coupled hardware assemblies

A large part of the role will be hands‑on. You’ll:

• Build, test, and troubleshoot hardware, iterating quickly to resolve issues and improve performance
• Contribute to PCB development, including coordination with external partners for fabrication and assembly
• Apply practical engineering principles such as tolerancing, design‑for‑manufacture, and design‑for‑test

You’ll also play a role in the broader engineering effort - contributing to design reviews, system‑level decisions, and ensuring the electrical subsystem aligns with overall mission goals.

Documentation will be key, including maintaining schematics, BOMs, interface definitions, and test procedures.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring a strong grounding in electrical engineering along with experience working on real, physical systems - ideally in environments where performance and reliability matter.

We’re particularly interested in candidates with:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience developing and testing electrical systems or prototypes
• Strong circuit design and schematic capture skills
• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g. Altium or equivalent)
• Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and iterate on hardware

Experience with motor control is highly relevant, especially:

• Three‑phase systems and field‑oriented control for bidirectional drives

You should also be comfortable working cross‑functionally, communicating clearly, and managing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice to Have

Experience in space, aerospace, defence, robotics, or other high-performance hardware environments would be a strong plus.

Additionally, exposure to the following would be beneficial:

• High-power electronics or systems involving rapid energy transfer
• DFM, DFT, and tolerance analysis
• Embedded systems, microcontrollers, and sensor integration
• Environmental or functional testing of hardware
• Hands‑on lab experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analysers

Additional requirements

• Must meet applicable export control regulations (e.g. U.S. person status)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance