Senior Electromechanical Engineer — Antenna Systems Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Door Defense in Saratoga, California is seeking a Senior Electromechanical Engineer specialized in antenna systems. This role involves leading the design of electrical and optical harnesses for space-based applications, ensuring integration and qualification for flight environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sensor integration and wiring systems, working in a dynamic team to create effective solutions for complex challenges. A salary of $140,000 - $190,000 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and selecting spacecraft wiring harness.
• Familiarity with integration and signal interfaces for sensors.
• Experience in qualification for flight environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and selection of the spacecraft's wiring harness.
• Define harness and connector requirements and drive component selection.
• Support integration and test throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Optical fiber

Sensors integration

Supplier evaluation

Test and integration support

Job description

Senior Electromechanical Engineer — Antenna Systems

Lead electrical, optical harness design for space-based antenna system from concept to flight qualification.

Location: Saratoga, California, United States

Compensation: $140,000 - $190,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Electromechanical Engineer to own electrical, optical and sensing harness/interconnect products for a space-based antenna application. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys developing unique solutions to unique problems — from preliminary system design and component selection to qualification, integration & flight.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and selection of the spacecraft's wiring harness — electrical wiring, optical fiber, connectors, and interconnects.
• Own antenna specific sensors and their integration, routing, and signal interfaces.
• Define harness and connector requirements and drive component selection and supplier evaluation.
• Take harness, connectors, and fiber through qualification for the flight environment.
• Develop routing, strain‑relief, and integration approaches compatible with a spacecraft structure.
• Create harness drawings, wire lists, and interface documentation.
• Support assembly, integration, and test, and resolve harness‑related anomalies throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Required qualifications

• Own the design and selection of the spacecraft's wiring harness — electrical wiring, optical fiber, connectors, and interconnects.
• Own antenna specific sensors and their integration, routing, and signal interfaces.
• Define harness and connector requirements and drive component selection and supplier evaluation.
• Take harness, connectors, and fiber through qualification for the flight environment.
• Develop routing, strain‑relief, and integration approaches compatible with a spacecraft structure.
• Create harness drawings, wire lists, and interface documentation.
• Support assembly, integration, and test, and resolve harness‑related anomalies throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Preferred qualifications

• Optical fiber / fiber‑optic harness experience.
• Sensors and instrumentation integration.
• Space or flight environmental qualification (thermal‑vacuum, vibration, radiation).
• Experience with space structures.

Location

On‑site in California or Texas. Some travel between sites may be required.

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