Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer Verified today
About LeoLabs
LeoLabs builds the living map of activity in space through a proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform. We track more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit daily, protecting billions in assets and ensuring safe operations for commercial and government missions.
The Role
As Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop the electronics that power next-generation radar systems. You will own complex board-level hardware from concept through production, working across mixed-signal, power, timing, and control electronics to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. This role requires hands-on problem-solving and hardware that moves quickly from lab into the field.
Based in the Colorado Springs area, you will work closely with RF, mechanical, embedded software, manufacturing, and systems engineers to develop and integrate advanced radar hardware. Regular onsite collaboration with government stakeholders is required.
Your Responsibilities
- Design and develop complex PCBAs and electrical subsystems for next-generation radar hardware
- Own board-level hardware from requirements and schematic capture through layout, bring-up, validation, and production
- Design mixed-signal, power, timing, and control electronics for demanding operating environments
- Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and electrical validation in the laboratory
- Work closely with RF, mechanical, embedded software, manufacturing, and systems engineers to integrate complete hardware systems
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal engineering teams to support program execution
- Support prototype builds, design reviews, and manufacturing transition activities
- Develop engineering tools, test software, and automation using Python where appropriate
- Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical design practices and engineering documentation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 7+ years of experience designing complex board-level electronics
- Strong experience with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software
- Experience developing hardware from concept through production
- Strong mixed-signal design fundamentals, including power integrity, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC-aware layout
- Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, and electrical validation
- Experience using LTspice for circuit simulation
- Experience developing engineering tools or test automation using Python
- Familiarity with Arena or another PLM system
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Active Top Secret security clearance; SCI eligibility is a plus
- Experience designing electronics for radar, aerospace, defense, communications, or other mission-critical applications
- Experience with FPGA, embedded processor, or high-speed digital hardware
- Experience supporting hardware through manufacturing and deployment
- Experience working directly with government customers or program offices
- Familiarity with RF system integration
First Year Milestones
Within 1 month: Complete onboarding, become familiar with LeoLabs' radar hardware, development process, and active programs. Build understanding of current electrical designs, development tools, and laboratory workflows. Begin supporting ongoing hardware development and integration activities.
Within 3 months: Take ownership of a board or electrical subsystem under active development. Drive prototype bring-up, validation, and design iteration. Build strong working relationships with government stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams.
Within 6 months: Lead execution of multiple board-level hardware developments from design through prototype validation. Support hardware integration, manufacturing, and deployment activities. Become a trusted technical contributor across the Hardware Engineering organization.