About the Role We are seeking a Satellite Manufacturing Engineer to support the assembly, integration, and production of advanced spacecraft systems. This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering and manufacturing, ensuring that spacecraft hardware is built efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with quality and program requirements. The ideal candidate has experience supporting both mechanical and electrical manufacturing activities and enjoys working hands-on with technicians and engineers to solve production challenges. You will play a key role in developing manufacturing processes, improving production workflows, and supporting spacecraft integration from component-level assembly through final system testing.
What You'll Do
Generate and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions from engineering drawings, CAD models, electrical interface documents, schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation
Develop, release, and maintain Manufacturing Orders (MOs), routings, travelers, and production records within ERP/MES systems
Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing and integration technicians during spacecraft assembly, integration, harness installation, and testing activities
Troubleshoot manufacturing and integration issues on the production floor and coordinate corrective actions with engineering teams
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mechanical assembly, electrical integration, cable and harness installation, subsystem integration, and test operations
Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Test, and Systems Engineering teams to improve manufacturability and production efficiency
Support configuration management activities and ensure manufacturing documentation remains aligned with released engineering baselines
Assist with nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, rework planning, and corrective action implementation
Support production planning efforts including work sequencing, build readiness reviews, material status verification, and manufacturing risk assessments
Ensure compliance with quality standards, ESD/FOD controls, cleanroom procedures, and safety requirements
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, tooling, workflows, and documentation quality
Support process development and validation for new spacecraft products, manufacturing methods, and integration techniques
What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
3–8 years of experience supporting aerospace, satellite, avionics, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
Experience developing manufacturing work instructions, manufacturing orders, and production documentation from engineering drawings and technical data packages
Experience supporting both mechanical and electrical manufacturing operations
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, harness documentation, electrical interface documents, assembly procedures, and engineering specifications
Hands-on experience supporting precision mechanical assembly, electronics integration, cable and harness installation, or spacecraft subsystem integration
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing and integration challenges in a production environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, configuration control, and production workflows
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced development and production environment
Experience working in cleanroom, ESD-controlled, and FOD-controlled environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, or other spaceflight hardware programs
Familiarity with ERP/MES platforms such as Odoo, SAP, VECAMS, or similar systems
Experience supporting spacecraft integration and environmental testing campaigns
Familiarity with NASA documentation standards and aerospace manufacturing requirements
Experience with harness manufacturing, connector integration, and electrical test procedures
Experience developing production tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing support equipment
Senior Electrical Engineer – Satellite Systems Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $165,000 – $190,000 USD
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation satellite systems. This role is ideal for a highly experienced hardware engineer with deep expertise in electronics design, digital system debugging, and power electronics who enjoys staying hands-on while helping guide technical direction across complex spacecraft programs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable, flight-ready hardware while supporting junior engineers through technical mentorship, reviews, and collaborative problem-solving. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge spacecraft development in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with electrical engineering teams across hardware design, debugging, and system integration activities
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers through design reviews, troubleshooting support, and hands-on problem solving
Review schematics, support board bring-up activities, and debug complex hardware systems in laboratory environments
Debug and validate digital systems including logic-level circuits, microcontrollers, and embedded interfaces
Support power electronics development, including DC/DC converters, power distribution systems, and power integrity analysis
Troubleshoot and validate serial communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
Define and maintain engineering standards, validation methodologies, and hardware test processes
Partner closely with software, systems, mechanical, and integration teams to deliver flight-ready spacecraft hardware
Support system integration, hardware validation, and issue resolution throughout development and test campaigns
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
8–12+ years of experience in hardware development and electrical system design
Strong hands-on experience debugging electronics, including digital systems and power electronics
Proficiency with PCB design and schematic tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent platforms
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols including I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
Experience working with laboratory debug equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers and work across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing spacecraft, aerospace, or other high-reliability hardware systems
Familiarity with environmental testing including vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC, and qualification testing
Knowledge of design-for-test (DFT), fault-tolerant systems, or radiation-tolerant electronics
Experience supporting hardware integration and system-level validation activities
Ground Systems Engineer Location: San Jose, CA or Littleton, CO (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $145,000 – $170,000 USD
About the Role We are seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and operation of satellite ground systems for mission-critical space applications. In this role, you will work closely with ground station providers, satellite operations teams, IT, and ground software engineering to ensure seamless connectivity and mission execution. This position requires strong systems thinking, the ability to synthesize complex and sometimes conflicting requirements, and a hands-on approach to integrating RF and ground infrastructure. You will serve as a key bridge between hardware, software, and operations teams, ensuring reliable and scalable ground segment performance.
Key Responsibilities
Develop working knowledge of radio systems to support integration, troubleshooting, and operations
Serve as a liaison with ground station providers, documenting technical capabilities, constraints, and operational nuances
Act as the first line of support for ground segment issues, including mission-critical anomalies
Compile and maintain ground segment specifications to support regulatory filings (e.g., FCC applications)
Maintain detailed documentation of ground infrastructure to support link budget analysis and system planning
Develop and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) across multiple ground segment providers
Evaluate and ensure compatibility of new and existing radio systems across diverse ground station networks
Own project execution, including coordinating testing, satellite passes, system bring-up, and performance characterization
Lead ground station compatibility testing efforts for current and future missions
Collaborate with ground station providers to integrate RF systems with operational software and infrastructure
Serve as the responsible engineer for communications security considerations within the ground segment
Lead development and deployment of standalone ground infrastructure for future missions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field)
4+ years of experience in system design, integration, or engineering (space or ground systems preferred)
Strong documentation skills with attention to detail across complex system architectures
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and RF block diagrams
Familiarity with RF components and communication systems
Experience with satellite ground modems (e.g., qRadio, Works Microwave, GNU Radio or similar)
Proficiency with Linux-based operating systems
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Amateur (ham) radio experience or strong interest in RF systems
Experience designing RF systems using discrete components
Experience integrating ground station providers, including link budget analysis and operational data flow
Why Join
Work on mission-critical satellite systems supporting real-world space applications
Play a key role in bridging RF hardware, ground infrastructure, and software systems
High ownership role with direct impact on mission success
Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment with opportunities for growth
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