[Remote] Satellite Electrical Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Scout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space through data that empowers satellites to enhance safety in spaceflight. They are seeking a Satellite Electrical Engineer to focus on the design, development, and integration of electronics for spaceborne and high-reliability environments.ResponsibilitiesHelp to lead avionics architectural decisions and identify individual electronic componentsSupport hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation in lab environmentsSupport environmental payload testing, and write associated test casesDefine connector and cable harnessing for space environmentsSupport the design of digital and analog/mixed-signal electrical circuitsCollaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and systems teams to ensure cohesive hardware solutions, as well as with external stakeholdersSkillsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field3–5 years of relevant experience in electrical designFamiliarity with avionics systems design and testing strategies, particularly those compliant with NASA MIL standardsFamiliarity with signal integrity, power distribution, and EMI/EMC best practices, especially in a space environmentFamiliarity with designing robust grounding schemes (and strong understanding of grounding optimization tactics)Experience designing harness drawingsExperience writing test procedures for both board and assembly level testsStrong debugging skills using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers)Working knowledge of hardware development for harsh environments (radiation tolerance, thermal constraints)Familiarity with board-level electrical design, schematic capture, and layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD)Eligible to hold a security clearance6-8 years of relevant experience in electrical designFamiliarity with monitoring and reporting environmental testing for electronic assemblies (such as EMI/EMC, TVAC, etc)Strong proficiency with board-level electrical design, schematic capture, and layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD)Proficiency with high speed and mixed signal simulation tools (such as Ansys, HyperLynx, etc)Experience designing optical, radio frequency (RF), and/or high power avionicsExperience with VHDL or Verilog and FPGA development toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Libero)Experience integrating FPGA systems with embedded processors, sensors, and high-speed interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, LVDS, SpaceWire, Ethernet)BenefitsOpen Time OffPaid Parental LeaveMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance401k MatchingHealth Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSAWellness StipendWork From Home StipendLife InsuranceLong-term Disability plansCommuter BenefitEducation ReimbursementCompany OverviewScout Space develops in-space sensing systems and autonomy software designed to improve satellite awareness and orbital safety. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://scout.space.