Flight-Ready Space Electronics Engineer

spacekinetic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Kinetic seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design, build, and mature prototypes for its core technology. You will refine the electrical architecture and drive hardware from schematic to flight-ready configurations while collaborating with mechanical and manufacturing teams.

This role suits those who enjoy solving complex electrical challenges and want to contribute to innovative aerospace programs, with opportunities to connect with us for potential future roles in New Mexico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience through internships, academic projects, or professional work involving circuit design and hardware development.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, component selection, and PCB design tools such as Altium.
• Understanding of electronics fundamentals, electrical testing, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn and work across disciplines.
• Experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, robotics, or other demanding applications.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, sensors, motor controls, and power electronics.
• Experience with high-voltage or high-current systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical circuits, PCBs, and prototype hardware.
• Refine electrical architectures, schematics, and subsystem designs.
• Perform component selection, circuit analysis, and electrical trade studies.
• Support PCB layout, fabrication, assembly, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and integrate motor drives, power electronics, sensors, and embedded control interfaces.
• Integrate electrical systems with mechanical assemblies and vehicle hardware.
• Conduct hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance testing.
• Develop electrical documentation, including BOMs, wiring diagrams, ICDs, and test procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering activities.
• Support prototype maturation, qualification, and progression toward flight readiness.

Skills

Circuit design

PCB design

Electrical schematics

Hardware debugging

Embedded systems

Power electronics

Microcontrollers

High voltage/current systems

Lab equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Space Kinetic seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design, build, and mature prototypes for its core technology. You will refine the electrical architecture and drive hardware from schematic to flight-ready configurations while collaborating with mechanical and manufacturing teams.

This role suits those who enjoy solving complex electrical challenges and want to contribute to innovative aerospace programs, with opportunities to connect with us for potential future roles in New Mexico.