Staff Satellite Electro-Mechanical Engineer

E-Space

Saratoga (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

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Health and wellness care options

Competitive salaries

Continuous learning and development

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Job summary

E-Space in Saratoga, CA seeks a Staff Satellite Electro-Mechanical Engineer to lead electronics packaging and interconnect development for LEO satellites. You will own 3D design, harness integration, PCB packaging and thermal management in a fast-paced space tech environment.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in electro-mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills, and experience with PCB technologies, harness design, IPC standards, and DFx/FMEA processes, reporting to the Electro-Mechanical

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
10+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering.
Skilled with CAD and harness design tools.
Experience with rigid and flex PCB technologies, packaging, and interconnect.
Experience with module packaging including integrating PCBs and wire harnesses into enclosures.
Familiarity with harness design best practices including applicable IPC standards.
Experienced with production level DFx and FMEA.
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Work with various engineering disciplines on the development of spacecraft electronics packaging and interconnect system including wire harnesses, high speed connections, FPCs and PCBs.
End to end ownership of electronics packaging design including 3D design, drawing creation, prototyping, and manufacturing support.
Design for thermal management and support thermal analysis.
Interface with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering on ICD design, testing, and assembly.

Skills

CAD & harness design

Rigid & flex PCB tech

Module packaging

Interconnect design

DFx & FMEA

Thermal analysis basics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

10+ years electro-mechanical engineering experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Zuken

Altium Designer

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service deliveryassociated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

Why this role is important

The Staff Satellite Electro-Mechanical Engineer will participate in the development, building, and testing of

hardware for E-Space satellites including PCBs, harnesses, mechatronics, etc. The ideal candidate has 10+

years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering with at least 5 years of electro-mechanical design

including harnessing and PCB mechanical work.

This position will report to the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Manager and will work closely with the

Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering teams. The successful candidate will be based in our

Saratoga, CA office

What you’ll be doing:

Work with various engineering disciplines on the development of spacecraft electronics packaging and interconnect system including wire harnesses, high speed connections, FPCs and PCBs.
End to end ownership of electronics packaging design including 3D design, drawing creation, prototyping, and manufacturing support.
Design for thermal management and support thermal analysis.
Interface with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering on ICD design, testing, and assembly.

What you bring to this role:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
10+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering.
Skilled with CAD and harness design tools.
Experience with rigid and flex PCB technologies, packaging, and interconnect.
Experience with module packaging including integrating PCBs and wire harnesses into enclosures.
Familiarity with harness design best practices including applicable IPC standards.
Experienced with production level DFx and FMEA.
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.

Bonus points for the following:

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
Experience with Solidworks and Zuken or similar.
Familiarity with NASA, ECSS, or SAE standards for PCB and harness design and manufacturing.
Experience performing thermal analysis in Thermal Desktop, IcePak, Comsol, or similar tools.
Experience with coax cable and RF signal basics.
Experience with Altium Designer or other PCB design tools.
Experience designing for space environments.

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $150,000 - $220,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow‑ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well‑being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space: