Electrical Engineer (Spacecraft)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineer (Spacecraft): Designing and qualifying electronics PCBAs for high-power satellites with an accent on architecture, component selection, and environmental testing. Focus on developing high-speed digital applications, isolated power converters, and ensuring flight-readiness in harsh radiation environments.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR

Salary: $105,000 - $200,000 + equity

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup building the largest and highest-power satellite platforms ever flown for missions ranging from LEO to deep space.

What you will do

• Design electronics PCBAs for spacecraft, including architecture and component selection.
• Qualify designs through vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing.
• Integrate hardware into spacecraft systems and oversee operation in flight.
• Develop test equipment, development PCBAs, and test scripts.
• Prototype electronics assemblies and execute performance testing within the first six months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or 3+ years of professional experience.
• Experience designing and testing multi-layer PCBAs for high-speed digital applications.
• Knowledge of high-performance kW scale isolated power converter design.
• Experience with analog control loops, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" per ITAR regulations or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches.
• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments.
• Knowledge of filter design for stability and noise rejection.
• Programming skills in C/C++, Python, or Matlab.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and paid parental leave.
• Equity ownership in the company.
• Fast-paced environment in a groundbreaking space startup.