Electrical Engineer I

Star Catcher Industries, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support development of space-to-space power-beaming spacecraft and its orbital power grid. The role supports electrical circuit and board design, prototyping and testing, troubleshooting, manufacturing, and spacecraft systems integration.

What you'll do:

• Support electrical circuit and board design for power distribution, communications, and control under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Participate in the design and development of electrical circuits and systems, including schematic capture and PWB layout, following the CCA design lifecycle: requirements generation, preliminary design, peer reviews, detailed design, test plan generation, and integration and test
• Develop and rapidly prototype electrical components and systems to verify their performance and reliability, conduct experiments to validate performance
• Investigate prototype and integration issues using schematics, measurements, and test data; document root causes, propose design corrections, and verify changes with guidance from experienced engineers
• Utilize schematic software suites to generate circuit card designs, including schematic capture, constraint-driven layout, simulation, and timing analysis
• Support the manufacturing and assembly of electrical components and work with suppliers and manufacturers to procure parts, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards
• Engage in R&D to innovate new technologies or improve existing systems to enhance mission capabilities
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems and components into spacecraft, satellites, and other systems
• Create technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, and test plans, to support compliance and future reference

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of circuit design, electrical schematics, and PCB layout principles
• Willingness to learn space-specific design practices and standards on the job
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the capability to develop innovative solutions to advanced engineering challenges
• Exposure to high-reliability PCB design and fabrication requirements, such as IPC-6012 Class 3 and applicable space requirements; prior flight-board design experience is not required
• Experience with Altium Designer
• Foundational electrical analysis skills demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or professional experience
• Hardware debugging skills, with experience operating signal generators, logic analyzers, and digital oscilloscopes
• Exposure to high-speed memory and network interfaces and protocols
• Knowledge of digital design techniques and devices
• Interest in learning spacecraft design, verification, and applicable electrical safety practices
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across disciplines, communicate status and technical issues clearly, and prioritize assigned tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Access to comprehensive medical coverage
• Access to comprehensive dental coverage
• Access to comprehensive vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave