Lead Electrical Engineer
Lead Electrical Engineer
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USD 135000 - 175000
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Job Description
Who we are:
EOI Space is developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery. We aim to deliver timely and actionable data for commercial and defense applications.
We are on our way to achieving many industry firsts. This demands an ambitious team that revels in leaning into challenges getting hands on and working together. Does this sound like you EOI Space is looking for an Electrical Engineering Lead with a strong background in board design and avionics systems fundamentals as well as previous experience on satellite flight programs to lead the development of EOIs in-house spacecraft subsystems and the associated electrical engineering functional team.
What you will do:
This role will play a key position in the development test and commissioning of EOIs satellites. You will be involved in the entire development lifecycle from architectural development through design analysis and hands-on testing. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our mission to deliver high-quality Earth imagery that benefits society. Your role involves a combination of deep technical expertise systems-level understanding and thinking communication skills and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the success of our space mission. While you will manage a small team the majority of your time will be spent actively contributing to technical design development and testing efforts.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership for spacecraft electrical systems coordinating architecture and development across a small high-performing team
Own the architecture development roadmap and system integration of all spacecraft electrical subsystems with a particular focus on the portion of subsystems that are developed internally
Lead electrical trades part selection and compliance planning (radiation thermal derating etc.)
Oversee and contribute to board-level designs incorporating FPGAs microcontrollers and mixed-signal circuits proving guidance and ensuring best practices across the team
Collaborate across software mechanical systems and RF teams to ensure electrical systems meet mission objectives
Direct and mentor a small team of electrical engineers and support staff
Support project-level planning cost/schedule estimation and vendor engagement for electrical work packages
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
10 years of experience in electrical system design for aerospace or high-reliability embedded systems; substantial and direct LEO satellite experience is preferred
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional hardware teams preferably in a startup or lean engineering environment
Deep understanding of power architectures avionics interfaces high-reliability digital/analog design and harnessing
Proficiency with Altium
Strong experience with hardware bring-up debugging and hands-on lab testing
Familiarity with radiation effects (SEE TID) and part selection strategies for LEO missions
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex technical detail into stakeholder-ready insights
Demonstrated ability to balance execution mentorship and strategic technical decision-making in a fast-paced environment
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $180000-$230000 per year depending on previous experience. Pay ranges are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
Work Location:
This role can be in either Louisville CO or in Seattle WA with some travel between the two locations. Satellite integration for the initial vehicles is happening in EOIs Colorado facility with a planned transition to Seattle.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
