Senior Space Electrical Design Engineer

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to own the design and development of electrical and electronic components for the AxEMU Portable Life Support System (PLSS). You will manage flight computers, radios, sensors, and network switches to enable reliable operations during spacewalks.

Responsibilities include defining electrical interfaces, validating designs through tests, and coordinating with thermal, software, and power systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in circuit and PCB design.
• Experience with spacecraft avionics, embedded systems, and data handling protocols.
• Experience in a lab setting with oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and related equipment.
• Experience using EDA software such as Altium Designer.
• Working knowledge of I2C, SPI, SpaceWire, Ethernet, RS422/485, UART, USB, and similar spacecraft communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualization, design, development, testing, and integration of electrical systems for the AxEMU PLSS.
• Lead requirements definition and develop ICDs for integration with other spacecraft systems.
• Lead vendor selection and balance technical risk, schedule, and cost.
• Ensure designs meet radiation hardness, reliability, and resilience standards for space environments.
• Provide technical oversight during system integration, testing, and verification.

Skills

Circuit design

PCB design

Spacecraft avionics

Altium Designer

High-speed digital design

I2C/SPI/SpaceWire

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers)

Jama/DOORS

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to own the design and development of electrical and electronic components for the AxEMU Portable Life Support System (PLSS). You will manage flight computers, radios, sensors, and network switches to enable reliable operations during spacewalks.

Responsibilities include defining electrical interfaces, validating designs through tests, and coordinating with thermal, software, and power systems.