Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description The Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design solutions, focusing on satellite and ground system design and analysis. This role involves designing the various communication and control needs of the electronics sub-systems, including compute, storage, and data transfer. You will lead tasks such as schematic design, component selection, circuit analysis and simulation, layout review, and board bring-up and test. Collaboration across teams and supporting engineers with design reviews and joint reports and proposals preparation is essential. A sharp focus on customer needs and the ability to conduct trades and analyses to meet customer goals is crucial. Responsibilities + Lead a variety of tasks from schematic design, component selection, circuit analysis and simulation, to layout review and board bring-up and test. + Work across teams to support design reviews and prepare joint reports and proposals. + Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements and translate them into technically robust solutions. + Responsible for electrical circuit design, including digital and analog power for hosting sensitive RF and communications payloads. + Analyze designed circuits using software tools for performance and characterization, including Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) on fabricated PCB designs. + Identify top-level customer requirements and ensure high-quality and innovative designs are pursued. + Perform electrical design and layout trade studies for electrical and power sub-systems. + Facilitate cost trades for multiple configurations balancing cost/manufacturability against design uncertainty. + Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and proposals. + Design and support test campaigns for space hardware, both development and qualification/acceptance. Essential Skills + Electrical engineering expertise with PCB testing and verification. + PCB/PCBA level verification up to unit level and debug experience. + Experience writing test procedures and verification plans. + Proficiency in PCB/PCBA level debugging (schematics, layout, electronic skills). Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. + 5+ years of experience in board-level design verification for aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics products. + Experience developing requirements, plans, and procedures for product design verification. + Proficiency in developing and executing verification plans, test cases, and test procedures. + Excellent communication and leadership skills. + Proven experience in design verification for hardware systems, including board-level debugging and analysis. + Strong hands-on soldering skills with both through-hole and surface-mount components. + Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate across disciplines. Work Environment This position requires working onsite in Northridge, CA, where you will be part of a dynamic team environment focused on cutting-edge technology and innovation. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, California. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025. 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