Senior Electrical Engineer – Space LiDAR Payload, Orlando

NewSpace Technical; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Technical seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical development of a space-based LiDAR payload for Earth observation. The role covers the full lifecycle from preliminary design through AIT and flight implementation.

Requires 7+ years in aerospace/space systems, strong data/power system expertise, and FPGA/high-speed signal know-how. Onsite in Orlando, FL, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, or MS/PhD with 5+ years in aerospace/space systems.
• Experience designing electrical systems for space applications and qualification campaigns.
• Ability to translate system requirements into detailed engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of electrical, data, and power systems for a space-based LiDAR payload.
• Advance and adapt LiDAR electrical designs for Earth observation missions.
• Develop FPGA-based systems including peripherals such as DDR, Flash, EEPROM, ADC, DAC.
• Support flight hardware build, testing, and space qualification campaigns.
• Identify design risks and support radiation and environmental analyses for LEO space applications.
• Generate test plans, test reports, and documentation for reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR).

Skills

Data and power systems

C&DH architectures

High-speed signals

EMC/EMI analysis

Grounding strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS/PhD in aerospace/space systems

Tools

FPGA development

SPICE simulations

Job description

NewSpace Technical seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical development of a space-based LiDAR payload for Earth observation. The role covers the full lifecycle from preliminary design through AIT and flight implementation.

Requires 7+ years in aerospace/space systems, strong data/power system expertise, and FPGA/high-speed signal know-how. Onsite in Orlando, FL, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.