Senior Electrical Engineer

Our client <\/span span b span span>is currently seeking Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Engineer to join the Space Team. The mission of the Space Team is to design, build, test, launch, operate and maintain a constellation of small commercial satellites. This group is also responsible for building and operating a segment of ground stations to provide communications with these satellites. Satellite clusters and ground segments provide the platform for RF data collection that is essential to the company's core business.

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As the Senior Spacecraft Electrical Engineer, your main responsibilities will be span span b>

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Design and test of the next generation of our spacecraft buses & RF collection payloads b span>

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Develop hardware unit tests and associated support equipment, for both unit level and full system integration tests of our payloads and satellite buses b span>

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Search for new innovative hardware solutions that can enhance our RF collection platform b span>

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Take a hands\-on role with assembly, integration and test of our RF payload hardware, and production of the spacecraft b span>

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Requirements<\/h3>

Bachelorâ s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

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High level of proficiency with Printed Circuit Boards, for schematic capture, layout, and manufacturing for fabrication and assembly with Contract Manufacturers.

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High level of proficiency with power electronics design, high speed digital electronics design, and a basic level of proficiency with RF circuit design.

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Experience with Printed Circuit Board design using Altium.

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Experience with electronic lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, etc).

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Basic experience developing software for embedded hardware control especially in Python or C++.

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A passion for completing a job well \- attention to detail.

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A good attitude and team\-oriented spirit.

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Experience developing flight hardware for small satellites, and an understanding of best practices for flight hardware design span>

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Experience in the Space industry especially with small satellites, including environmental testing (Thermal, TVAC, Vibe) span>

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Experience with RF electronics, and RF lab equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.)<\/span>

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Experience with Software Defined Radio span>

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Experience with automated electronics testing including SCPI and other industry standard protocols span>

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Experience with version control, specifically git<\/span>

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A curious outlook â willingness to learn new things and find the right solutions to fit the problem span>

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