Space Electronics Engineer (PCB/Lasercom) – Hybrid + Equity

Observable Space; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Equity Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Unlimited PTO

Health & Wellness benefits

Cutting-Edge Tools

Mission-Driven Culture

Inclusive Team

Job summary

Observable Space is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop electronic circuits and PCBs essential for our telescope and observatory hardware. This role involves engaging deeply with product lines, ensuring reliability, and collaborating across teams to integrate complex electrical designs.

Located in Los Angeles, the position offers a competitive salary between $140,000 and $170,000, as well as benefits like flexible work arrangements and unlimited PTO, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of DC power circuits and protocols (I2C, SPI).
• Excellent circuit debugging skills and knowledge of power supplies.
• Experience with circuit simulation and design tools.
• Understanding of wire harnessing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits and PCBs for observatory hardware.
• Perform circuit simulations and layout reviews for reliability.
• Build and test prototypes including PCB bring-up and modification.
• Collaborate with various teams to integrate electrical designs.
• Define and document electrical interfaces and requirements.

Skills

PCB design

Circuit fundamentals

Circuit simulation

Wire harnessing

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC compliance

Power distribution

Tools

Altium

LTSpice

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Multimeter

Job description

Observable Space is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop electronic circuits and PCBs essential for our telescope and observatory hardware. This role involves engaging deeply with product lines, ensuring reliability, and collaborating across teams to integrate complex electrical designs.

Located in Los Angeles, the position offers a competitive salary between $140,000 and $170,000, as well as benefits like flexible work arrangements and unlimited PTO, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.