Spacecraft Electrical Engineer — Power Systems Prototyping

Star Catcher; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Star Catcher Industries, Inc., located in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Spacecraft Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and implement electrical systems for spacecraft and satellites as part of the Star Catcher Network.

Responsibilities include PCBAs design, rapid prototyping, supplier coordination, and R&D to advance space power technologies, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of electrical engineering experience, with experience specifically in designing Class III IPC 6012 PCBs that operate in a space environment.
• Experience with Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

• Designing COTS based PCBAs for use in a space environment, including motion controllers, power distribution, analog processing, and control systems.
• Rapid prototyping of electrical systems to verify their performance and reliability.
• Overseeing the manufacturing and assembly of electrical hardware and working with suppliers and manufacturers to procure parts, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Engaging in R&D to innovate new technologies or improve existing systems to enhance mission capabilities.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems and components into spacecraft, satellites, and other systems and ensuring that materials are compatible with design specifications and operational requirements.
• Creating technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, and test plans, to support compliance and future reference.
• Managing project timelines, resources, and budgets related to electrical engineering tasks.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Star Catcher Industries, Inc., located in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Spacecraft Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and implement electrical systems for spacecraft and satellites as part of the Star Catcher Network.

Responsibilities include PCBAs design, rapid prototyping, supplier coordination, and R&D to advance space power technologies, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements.