Principal Satellite Electrical Engineer – Digital Circuits

E-Space

Saratoga (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

E-Space, based in Saratoga, CA, is seeking a Staff Satellite Electrical Engineer for Digital Circuits to lead digital PCBA development from concept to flight. You will collaborate with Electrical, Software, and Systems teams and report to the Director of Electrical Engineering.

The role requires 15+ years in digital/mixed-signal electronics, proficiency with HDI PCBs, and strong testing and verification capabilities. This is a full-time on-site position in Saratoga.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in digital or mixed-signal electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.
Proficiency with processors, FPGAs, SoCs, memory, high-speed data interfaces, clocking and power supplies.
Experience designing HDI PCBs and performing circuit simulations and analyses for signal integrity and timing.

Responsibilities

Own digital PCBA development from blank sheet to flight.
Develop PCBA requirements, architectures, and con-ops in collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
Schematic capture and PCB layout of complex high-speed PCBs.
Circuit analysis and simulations including signal integrity, timing, SWaP, tolerance, and reliability.
PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
Manufacturing and flight support as needed.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

HDI PCBs

Digital electronics

Signal integrity

Altium Designer

Vivado

FPGA/SoC design

Lab equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

HyperLynx

Spice

Vivado

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then youyouve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service deliveryassociated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

Were intentional, were unapologetically curious and were 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

Why this role is important

The Staff Satellite Electrical Engineer for Digital Circuits will participate in all aspects of the development and

test of avionics digital processing hardware for E-Space satellites. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of

experience in electrical hardware design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.

This position will report to the Director of Electrical Engineering and will work closely with the Electrical,

Software, and Systems Engineering teams. The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CA office.

What youll be doing:

Own digital PCBA development from blank sheet to flight.
Develop PCBA requirements, architectures, and con-ops in collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
Schematic capture and PCB layout of complex high speed digital processing PCBAs using Altium Designer.
Circuit analysis and simulations including signal integrity, timing, SWaP, tolerance, and reliability.
PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
Manufacturing and flight support as needed.

What you bring to this role:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
15+ years of experience in digital or mixed signal electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.
Design proficiency with processors, FPGAs, SoCs, memory, high speed data interfaces, switch mode power supplies, clocking, etc.
Skilled at schematic capture and layout of complex HDI PCBs.
Skilled at performing circuit simulations and analysis for signal integrity, timing, size/mass, power, etc. Preferred tools include HyperLynx, Spice, silicon vendor supplied planning tools (ex Vivado).
Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering iron, etc.
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.

Bonus points for the following:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience designing for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigation.
Familiarity with Altium Designer
RF and transmission line design and simulation skills.
Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and general electro-mechanical design familiarity.
FPGA or software design skills.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $150,000 - $220,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so were looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If thats your experience then well be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. Thats why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space: