Principal Electrical Engineer

BlackVe, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackVe, Inc seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead design, analysis, integration, and test of spacecraft electrical and power systems within the Spacecraft Programs Team.

You will collaborate with cross-functional scientists, engineers, software developers, and technicians to ensure on-orbit performance, mentor junior engineers, and drive mission success through rigorous risk management and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering with 10–15 years' experience in spacecraft electrical design, analysis, integration, and test.
• Experience leading electrical system and power system design for spacecraft in orbital environment.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, LTspice, and MATLAB.
• Ability to qualify and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of electrical systems and components for spacecraft integration.
• Oversee the integration and functional testing of electrical subsystems to meet requirements.
• Translate complex customer and mission requirements into functional specifications.
• Identify and resolve electrical and integration issues across lifecycle stages.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including diagrams, ICDs, and test reports.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior engineers and project teams.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams, program management, and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LTspice

MATLAB

Job description

BlackVe, Inc is a dynamic and innovative national security-focused space company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence for our exceptional customers.

Job Description

As a Principal Electrical Engineer at BlackVe, Inc, you will play an integral role in design, analysis, integration, and testing of our spacecraft. You will be critical member of our Spacecraft Programs team by leading the design, analysis, integration, and test of electrical and power systems. This will include interfacing with teams of cross-functional scientists, engineers, software developers, and technicians to ensure spacecraft electrical systems operate successfully on-orbit.

If you would like to be responsible for spacecraft electrical and power systems and enjoy working on a Team to discover solutions to difficult engineering problems, you will find work at BlackVe exciting and challenging. As a principal member of the Spacecraft Programs Team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that will shape the future of national security space.

You will be required to identify and lead work within a small and agile team on a broad set of tasks and ensure the highest quality product through all phases of the space element design, build, test and operations. You will be part of building a culture in our Spacecraft Programs Team that that rewards experienced application of proven approaches and risk management techniques to enable mission success. Collaboration across engineering, assembly, test, and software disciplines is essential. Personal ownership and accountability within the Spacecraft Programs Team is aligned with the necessary responsibilities to be successful within the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the design, development, and validation of electrical systems and components for spacecraft integration, including power distribution, telemetry, communications, and command subsystems.
• Oversee the integration and functional testing of electrical subsystems to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Decompose, analyze, and translate complex customer and mission requirements into functional specifications and engineering requirements.
• Identify and resolve electrical and integration issues throughout the system lifecycle, including design, assembly, and testing phases.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including block diagrams, wiring schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), and test reports.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior engineers and project teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, program management, technician teams to resolve technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in electrical system design, analysis, integration, and test for spacecraft systems. A relevant Master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Proven track record of successfully leading electrical system design and power system design for spacecraft that operate in the orbital space environment
• Proficiency using electrical engineering tools such as Altium Designer, LTspice, and MATLAB
• Strong understanding of space environmental considerations, including radiation, thermal constraints, and electromagnetic compatibility
• Must have the ability to qualify and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with all phases of a spacecraft lifecycle: concept, design, analysis, assembly, integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations.
• Hands-on experience building and testing electrical systems, harness, and cables to IPC standards
• Familiarity with high-reliability electrical components and design for radiation-tolerance
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering practices and tools Hands-on experience with national security space systems
• Experience with control of sensitive and confidential information as required by company standards

Location and Travel Requirements

This position is based in Albuquerque, NM, with occasional travel to other company locations, partner facilities or launch sites as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation to meet the most pressing needs of our national security customers.
• Small, dynamic, high performing team in a collaborative, inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k with non-elective company matching, stock options

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(A)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.