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Lead Flight Electronics & Avionics Electrical Engineer

Space Kinetic
Location
El Segundo, California
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Whirlwind Development Team - Electrical Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • 7+ years of professional electrical engineering experience
  • Experience designing complex electrical systems for spacecraft or payloads
  • Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical hardware in laboratory and test environments
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 9+ years of professional electrical engineering experience
  • Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, satellites, missile systems, or flight hardware
  • Experience with avionics, power electronics, battery systems, or power distribution
  • Experience with CAN, Ethernet, RS-422, RS-485, SPI, I2C, or UART
What the job really is

In this role, you will lead the design and development of flight-critical electrical systems for spacecraft and launch vehicles. You will guide a team of electrical engineers, collaborating with other engineering disciplines to ensure successful hardware integration from concept through flight. Responsibilities include designing electrical architectures, developing schematics and PCBs, and performing testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

Benefits
  • Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
  • Highly Competitive PTO
  • Paid company holidays + winter break
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
Things to weigh
  • No remote work mentioned; position is on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • Role requires a high level of commitment and urgency, not a traditional 40-hour work week
  • Salary range provided but individual pay is determined case-by-case, which may lead to variability
  • ITAR requirements limit applicant eligibility to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees
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Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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