Space Power Systems Engineer (Electrical)

Star Catcher; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Star Catcher in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Electrical Engineer to support the design and integration of power, communications, and control systems for space missions. The role focuses on circuit design, schematic capture, and rapid prototyping under experienced guidance.

Ideal candidates have a foundational understanding of PCB layouts, a willingness to learn space-specific practices, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to work across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of circuit design, schematics, and PCB layout principles.
• Willingness to learn space-specific design practices and standards on the job.
• Creative problem-solving with the capability to develop innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
• Effective communication across disciplines and with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical circuit and board design for power distribution, communications, and control under guidance.
• Design and develop electrical circuits and systems; schematic capture and PCB layout through the design lifecycle.
• Prototype electrical components and systems; perform experiments to verify performance.
• Investigate issues using schematics, measurements, and data; propose fixes with guidance.
• Use schematic software to generate circuit designs, layouts, and timing analyses.
• Assist manufacturing and assembly; work with suppliers to procure parts meeting specs.
• Engage in R&D to improve technologies and mission capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems in spacecraft.
• Create documentation including schematics, specs, and test plans.

Skills

Foundational electrical design

PCB layout

Creative problem-solving

Effective cross-disciplinary comms

Willingness to learn space practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Star Catcher in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Electrical Engineer to support the design and integration of power, communications, and control systems for space missions. The role focuses on circuit design, schematic capture, and rapid prototyping under experienced guidance.

Ideal candidates have a foundational understanding of PCB layouts, a willingness to learn space-specific practices, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to work across disciplines.