Senior Electrical Engineer Verified today
About the Role
As Senior Electrical Engineer for space technology, you will design, test, integrate, and operate spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware to advance space-based programs and ensure reliability and performance of electrical systems. You report to the Senior Director of Engineering and work with the engineering team in Houston, TX.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of space-qualified electronics including power supplies, power distribution systems, command and data handling systems, electromagnetic filters, sensors, integrated flight computers, and electrical cables and harnesses.
- Oversee PCB design including schematic layout and routing, symbol and footprint creation, and generation of fabrication files and assembly drawings.
- Author technical documents including assembly instructions, test procedures, interface requirements, and test and analysis reports.
- Conduct electrical development and troubleshooting using digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
- Perform and oversee qualification and acceptance testing on batteries, capacitors, containment vessels, and other safety-critical flight hardware.
- Review payload designs and provide feedback to payload developers to ensure compatibility with Voyager and NASA requirements.
- Support proposal efforts by documenting technical approaches and contributing to cost and schedule estimates.
- Deliver status reports to engineering management and program managers; maintain traceability controls for electrical components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (required)
- Master's degree (preferred)
Experience
- 4-7 years of experience in space electrical design and development or other harsh environments; 7+ years total experience including space industry experience
- Extensive experience in space hardware industry
- Experience maintaining traceability controls for electrical components, sub-components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment
Other Requirements
- Travel up to 30%, including overnights both foreign and domestic, to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA/Government centers
- Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds
- Must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) due to ITAR and export control compliance
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid premiums; many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ nationwide locations
- 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
- Company wellness programs for physical and mental well-being
- Voluntary benefits and employee support resources