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Electrical Engineer

Space Kinetic
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Whirlwind Development Team - Electrical Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field
  • 3–5 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, ideally involving prototype development
  • Experience designing three phase field-oriented controllers for bidirectional motor drives
  • Proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and component selection
  • Experience working with Schematic / PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)
  • Demonstrated experience building and testing electrical systems or prototypes
Nice to have
  • Experience developing hardware for aerospace, defense, robotics, or similarly rigorous applications
  • Familiarity with design-for-manufacture (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), and tolerance analysis
  • Knowledge of embedded systems, field oriented controls, microcontrollers, sensors, and power electronics
  • Experience with environmental or functional testing of electrical systems
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers)
What the job really is

The Electrical Engineer at Space Kinetic will be responsible for designing and developing electrical prototypes for innovative space technology. This role involves refining electrical designs, collaborating with mechanical teams, and ensuring prototypes progress towards flight readiness. The engineer will also engage in circuit design, PCB layout, and testing to enhance system reliability and performance.

Benefits
  • Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
  • Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires a high level of commitment and urgency, which may lead to a non-traditional work-life balance
  • Position is onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which may limit remote work options
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