Senior Electrical Engineer, Satellite Systems — Hands-on Hardware Leader

EVONA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA in San Jose is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation satellite systems. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable hardware while providing technical mentorship to junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 8–12+ years of experience in hardware development, strong debugging skills, and proficiency in PCB design tools. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in hardware development and electrical system design.
• Hands-on experience debugging electronics, including digital systems and power electronics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with electrical engineering teams across hardware design and system integration activities.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers through design reviews.
• Troubleshoot and validate complex hardware systems in laboratory environments.

Skills

Debugging electronics

PCB design

Power electronics

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)

Collaboration skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

EVONA in San Jose is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation satellite systems. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable hardware while providing technical mentorship to junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 8–12+ years of experience in hardware development, strong debugging skills, and proficiency in PCB design tools. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge aerospace projects.