Electrical Design Engineer
SpinLaunch
Other Engineering, Design
Long Beach, CA, USA
SpinLaunch is building Meridian, a next-generation broadband constellation designed to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity to users around the globe. Backed by leading venture capital and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites and ground systems that will bring Meridian online. Joining the Meridian team means working at the forefront of one of the most ambitious commercial space programs underway today — designing, building, and operating spacecraft that will reshape global connectivity. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where your work directly advances a constellation that millions will depend on.
Your Mission on the Team:
You will play a pivotal role in advancing a novel approach to LEO broadband satellite communications by developing and deploying innovative, high-performance flight hardware for the Meridian Space constellation. As part of a small team tackling ambitious challenges, you’ll take full ownership of the end-to-end success of your hardware in orbit - driving every aspect of development, from design to fully-integrated, space-ready systems.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or other relevant field
- Ability to work autonomously in a demanding startup environment
- Schematic capture and PCB layout using EDA tools
- 1+ years of designing and delivering hardware
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing and developing avionics for space applications
- Experience with embedded software and firmware development
- Experience using scripts to automate component placement and routing on PCBs
- Experience implementing DC-DC power converters (switching, linear, low noise, low ripple)
- Experience designing for advanced PCB manufacturing methods (High layer counts, RF, microvias etc..)
- Experience implementing microwave RF systems
- 2+ years of experience in full life-cycle hardware development, from concept through production
- 2+ years of experience in designing and implementing boards using FPGAs, MCUs, ethernet, I2C, SPI, ADCs, and DACs
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics
ITAR Requirements
SpinLaunch is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here.
SpinLaunch is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
