Senior PCB Design Engineer, Spacecraft

Aleron; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer, Spacecraft, to join our flight program team in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time, in-office role focuses on designing, developing, assembling, and testing electrical boards and assemblies for spacecraft builds.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace electrical engineering, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance. Proficiency with PCB tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years in aerospace electrical engineering with hands-on hardware testing.
• Must be eligible for DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience designing electronics for space applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate spacecraft PCB assemblies.
• Develop avionics subsystems and flatsat emulators with emphasis on reliability.
• Create electrical integration and board bring-up procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across spacecraft subsystems.
• Document design processes and test results.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Spacecraft hardware

Hands-on testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

Job Title: Senior PCB Design Engineer, Spacecraft

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type: Full-time/Direct

Industry: Aerospace

Compensation: $150k-$200k base salary

Schedule: daytime

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Spacecraft PCB Design Engineer to join our flight program team. This is a full-time, in office role for an experienced professional with a proven track record of hands-on work across multiple areas of spacecraft electrical and avionics engineering. In this role, you will support the design, development, assembly, and testing of electrical boards and assemblies for our spacecraft builds.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Execute spacecraft electrical PCB design, integration, and testing.
• Execute the design and development of avionics subsystems and flatsat emulators for spacecraft designs with an emphasis on reliability and testability.
• Develop and execute electrical integration procedures and board bring up procedures.
• Assist with electrical support equipment design, build, and use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compute and power subsystems with other spacecraft subsystems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Provide training and technical guidance on spacecraft flight and test configuration grounding to fellow engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 5 years experience in core electrical engineering discipline within the aerospace sector, to include hands-on spacecraft hardware testing and assembly

Must possess or be willing and eligible to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

What Sets You Apart

• Proficiency in PCB design software such as Altium, Kicad, Eagle, etc.
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in PCB debugging, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and manual soldering/rework tools.
• Experience working in clean room environments and adhering to ESD protocols.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience designing electronics assemblies specifically for use in space applications.
• Experience with the NASA GEVS standard.
• Experience with IPC Class board assembly standards.
• Experience with EMI/EMC and magnetics analysis and testing.
• Experience designing and building wiring harnesses for EGSE and flight use.
• Experience integrating custom-designed electronics into larger spacecraft systems.
• Experience designing and implementing grounding and shielding schemes at the spacecraft level.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.