Spacecraft Electrical Engineer

Company Description

Proteus Space is a Los Angeles-based satellite technology start-up, founded in 2021. Proteus is derived from the mythical Greek deity known for shape-shifting, signifying our commitment to delivering agility and adaptability to space systems. Our rapid automated satellite design system, MERCURY, streamlines and automates the satellite design process. MERCURY incorporates advanced digital engineering methods for both commercial and defense applications.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Spacecraft Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will be designing, developing, and testing avionics systems for our satellites.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop advanced avionics subsystems for satellites.

Design and develop test plans for avionics subsystems.

Collaborate with research engineers to drive innovation and contribute to the company's intellectual property (IP) portfolio.

Integrate avionics subsystems with other satellite subsystems in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to avionics hardware and software.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Document design processes, test results, and system performance.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of experience in spacecraft systems electrical / avionics engineering

Proficiency in hardware and software development for satellite avionics systems

Experience in handling, assembling, and testing space flight hardware

Experience developing and reviewing electrical block diagrams

Experience in satellite harness design and specification

Experience designing and assembling PCBA's for space applications

Experience working with ESD protocols

Experience working in clean room environments

Experience with Digital Electronics (FPGA) / Embedded Systems.

Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop testbeds and software simulations

Experience with RF systems

Proficiency in C, C++, Python