Space Kinetic
Space Technology
ElectricalEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Electrical Engineer at Space Kinetic. Skills: Electrical design, Prototype development, Circuit design. Design electrical prototypes. Develop electrical prototypes”
What You'll Achieve.
Maturing prototypes; Closer to flight-ready configuration; 2-year flight demonstration goal
Industry & Context.
Solving complex electrical challenges; Troubleshooting; Debugging
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, Eligible for U.S. Department of State authorizations, Government Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 3–5 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, Experience designing three phase field-oriented controllers, Proficiency in circuit design, Proficiency in schematic creation, Proficiency in component selection, Experience building electrical systems, Experience testing electrical systems, Understanding of electronics fundamentals, Understanding of wiring practices, Understanding of system integration, Ability to troubleshoot circuits, Ability to debug hardware, Ability to iterate rapidly, Experience collaborating with vendors for PCB fabrication, Experience collaborating with vendors for PCB assembly, Excellent documentation skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, Ability to build a network of individuals, Ability to maintain a network of individuals, Prioritizes organizational skills, Prioritizes planning skills, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful permanent resident, Ability to maintain Government Security Clearance, Ability to obtain Government Security Clearance
Nice to Have
Hardware development for aerospace, Hardware development for defense, Hardware development for robotics, Familiarity with design-for-manufacture, Familiarity with design-for-test, Familiarity with tolerance analysis, Knowledge of embedded systems, Knowledge of field oriented controls, Knowledge of microcontrollers, Knowledge of sensors, Knowledge of power electronics, Experience with environmental testing, Experience with functional testing, Hands-on experience with lab equipment, Ability to work in fast-paced startup, Ability to work with evolving requirements
What You'll Do.
Design electrical prototypes
Develop electrical prototypes
Build electrical prototypes
Refine electrical design
Finalize electrical design
Undertake circuit design tasks
Generate detailed schematics
Perform component selection
Apply detailed tolerancing
Apply design-for-manufacture principles
Apply thorough documentation
Support PCB layout design
Coordinate with external vendors for fabrication
Coordinate with external vendors for assembly
Integrate electrical systems into mechanical assemblies
Verify electrical designs through testing
Validate electrical designs through testing
Improve system reliability
Improve system performance
Participate in design reviews
Contribute to system-level engineering discussions
Ensure electrical subsystem progresses toward flight-readiness
Support creation of electrical documentation
Support maintenance of electrical documentation
Ensure design iteration moves system closer to flight-ready
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with mechanical teams; Work closely with manufacturing teams; Collaborate with engineering team; Cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
Documentation; Communication; Cross-functional communication
Process & Methodology
Organizational skills, Planning skills
Full Job Description
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space. Position Overview: The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in designing, building, and maturing prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology. You will support the team in refining the electrical architecture of the current prototype and driving the system closer to a flight-ready configuration with each iteration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking concepts from schematic to hardware, solving complex electrical challenges, and working closely with mechanical and manufacturing teams to bring cutting-edge space hardware to life. What You’ll Do: Design, develop, and build electrical prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology. Refine and finalize and the current prototype's electrical design to
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