Space-Grade Electrical Design Engineer - Contract

Redwire Space NV; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 82,656 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in Littleton, CO is seeking a Contractor – Electrical Design Engineer (all senior levels) for a hands‑on role focused on space‑qualified power electronics hardware. You will design and analyze DC/DC converters and regulators, create schematics, and support hardware bring‑up for missions up to 6 months with potential conversion.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, expertise with GaN FETs and SPICE tools, and collaboration across systems, manufacturing, and test

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electronic circuits using industry ECAD tools.
• Experience with analog circuit design, including SMPS and GaN/FETs.
• Experience with OrCAD X for schematics and collaboration with PCB layout engineers.
• Experience with SPICE-based simulations.
• Experience with SMPS, Load Switches, op-amps and comparators.
• Experience with FPGA, MCU, or microprocessor-based control and telemetry interfaces.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 10% on average.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze high‑efficiency DC/DC converters, switching regulators, and power switching circuits incorporating GaN FETs and other advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Perform detailed circuit analysis including worst-case, stability, and thermal assessments to ensure compliance with mission requirements.
• Create schematics and documentation using the OrCAD tool suite and manage PCB layout and design reviews in collaboration with layout engineers.
• Support component selection suitable for space applications, including derating, radiation tolerance, and reliability considerations.
• Generate and maintain design documentation, analyses, and review data packages for internal and customer reviews.
• Support hardware bring‑up and validation testing and support integration with spacecraft electrical power and avionics subsystems.
• Collaborate with systems, manufacturing, and test engineering to ensure design maturity and production readiness.

Skills

Electrical design

OrCAD X

Altium Designer

SPICE simulations

GaN FETs

EMI/EMC design

FPGA/MCU interfaces

Space electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Altium Designer

PSPICE

Job description

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in Littleton, CO is seeking a Contractor – Electrical Design Engineer (all senior levels) for a hands‑on role focused on space‑qualified power electronics hardware. You will design and analyze DC/DC converters and regulators, create schematics, and support hardware bring‑up for missions up to 6 months with potential conversion.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, expertise with GaN FETs and SPICE tools, and collaboration across systems, manufacturing, and test