Staff Electrical Engineer

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible cost-effective solutions including satellite manufacturing and technology integration AI-driven space-based data solutions mission planning and management operations AI/ML products and services and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation adaptable and cost-effective solutions and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system LizzieSat Sidus Space serves government defense intelligence and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Floridas Space Coast Sidus Space operates a 35000-square-foot space manufacturing assembly integration and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But its our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration continuous learning and agility empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Job Summary

The Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of high reliability hardware and electrical systems for space flight and similar missions.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Cape Canaveral Florida.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead subsystem architecture and interface development for new and existing satellite systems.
• Lead IRAD/CRAD project design development testing and transition to manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continual process improvement.
• Generate requirements specifications ICDs analyses and test plans. Review documentation attend reviews resolve issues and report results to the customer.
• Document design analysis and test results in technical reports and presentations.
• Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as drawings bills of materials etc.
• Contribute to specific mission ground or space vehicle systems engineering activities. This may include requirements flow down tracking verification and the writing of complex specifications interface control documents and engineering reports from advanced studies special engineering investigations and similar activities.
• Support integration testing and operational readiness of spacecraft and payloads.
• Coordinate engineering design packages with systems engineers mechanical engineers manufacturing quality and program management.
• Develop and maintain system power budget.
• Develop electrical system validation and verification plan.
• Develop test plans for electrical components and assemblies.
• Generate verification and validation plans and work with Integration and Test team to ensure the subsystem meets requirements.
• Oversee spacecraft testing and review test results.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers management and customers.
• Adhere to all Quality Management Systems standards and procedures.
• Treat all team members with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned**

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or another relevant field) with twelve (10) years of experience. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring within engineering teams.
• High level of proficiency with Printed Circuit Board design including schematic capture layout test and manufacturing.
• High level of proficiency with Altium (or similar) for schematic and PCB design.
• High level of proficiency with power electronics design high speed digital electronics design and a basic level of proficiency with RF circuit design.
• High level of proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (or similar) for schematic and layout design.
• A solid understanding of requirements definition decomposition and flow-down architectural trade studies architectural and interface definition hardware specifications interface control analyses and verification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel Word Outlook and Teams.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with integration of common spacecraft subsystems: power systems (Solar Arrays Batteries) avionics assemblies harnessing ADCS elements and electro-mechanical subsystems.
• Knowledge of satellite/spacecraft system reliability contamination control EMI space environments (radiation surface charging corrosion etc.) and human factors.
• Experience developing system and subsystem level acceptance plans and qualification testing of space flight hardware.
• High quality written and oral presentation skills

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to carry lift push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves being stationary most of the time sometimes requiring moving about the work center on concrete surfaces.
• Computer Work daily use of laptop computer monitor screen keyboard and mouse sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone & speakers.

Travel Requirement

Ability to travel < 10%

Shift/Schedule

This position is for the day shift generally working 7:00am 4:00pm or 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some overtime may be expected.

Drug-Free Workplace

Sidus Space is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies

Total Rewards and Perks

At Sidus Space we ask a lot of our team members which is why we give so much in addition to a competitive salary a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE we offer a lot of perks including:

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All candidates selected will be subject to background investigation and drug screen

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Sidus Spaces Affirmative Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process please contact us at