Senior Electrical Engineer, Avionics - Hybrid + Equity

Observable Space; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity opportunities

Flexible hybrid work

Unlimited PTO

Health & wellness benefits

Cutting-edge tools

Mission-driven culture

Inclusive team

Job summary

Observable Space is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Avionics in Los Angeles to design and integrate electronic circuits for telescope and orbital hardware. You will own complex PCB and multi-board computer systems, perform simulations, and drive tests from prototype to production with a focus on signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and safe power distribution.

The role requires 6+ years in electrical engineering, strong background in DC power, PCBs, wire harnessing, and experience with

Qualifications

• 6+ years in electrical engineering related to avionics or space hardware.
• Strong understanding of DC power circuits and common interfaces (I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, MIPI, PCIe).
• Experience with PCB rework, soldering, and wire harnessing.
• Experience with circuit simulation and design tools (Altium, LTSpice).
• Understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and transmission lines.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug electronic circuits, PCBs, and wire harnesses for telescope/orbital hardware.
• Own multi-board computer designs using high-performance SoCs and FPGAs.
• Run circuit simulations, schematic captures, and layout reviews for reliability and manufacturability.
• Ensure signal integrity, EMI/EMC compliance, and robust power distribution.
• Build and test prototypes, perform PCB bring-up, and handling rework.
• Develop test procedures for electrical subsystems and safety requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams for system integration.
• Document electrical interfaces, block diagrams, and product requirements for cross-team use.
• Support DFM and DFR reviews to ensure smooth prototype-to-production transition.

Skills

PCB design

Circuit debugging

DFM/DFR

ECAD/Altium

LTSpice

High-speed interfaces

EMI/EMC

Power electronics

Prototyping

Tools

Altium

LTSpice

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Hyperlynx/SIwave (preferred)

Job description

Observable Space is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Avionics in Los Angeles to design and integrate electronic circuits for telescope and orbital hardware. You will own complex PCB and multi-board computer systems, perform simulations, and drive tests from prototype to production with a focus on signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and safe power distribution.

The role requires 6+ years in electrical engineering, strong background in DC power, PCBs, wire harnessing, and experience with