Electrical Engineer II - Advanced Programs

About the role

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a technically skilled and hands-on Electrical Engineer II to support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics for next-generation Ranger missions. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, qualification, and flight delivery of high-reliability avionics and spacecraft electronics supporting long-duration, high-mobility space missions.

Working closely with systems, mechanical, thermal, RF communications, FPGA, software, and integration engineers, you will help develop flight-ready electronics from early concept through spacecraft integration and launch. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced development environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while building hardware that flies.

Where You'll Make an Impact

Support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics from concept, prototyping, and design through integration, qualification, and flight delivery

Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics supporting spacecraft avionics, communications, embedded electronics, and vehicle subsystems

Develop schematic capture and multi-layer PCB designs for flight and flight-like hardware

Perform hardware bring-up, electrical troubleshooting, validation testing, and anomaly resolution activities

Collaborate with systems, RF communications, mechanical, thermal, FPGA, software, and integration teams to deliver fully integrated spacecraft electronics

Support hardware integration, verification, and validation during spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) campaigns

Participate in engineering reviews including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Flight Readiness Review (FRR)

Develop and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements, verification artifacts, and test procedures

Contribute to design trade studies, technical assessments, and multidisciplinary engineering reviews

Improve hardware reliability, manufacturability, and mission readiness through continuous engineering improvements

Support multiple spacecraft development efforts within a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment

What It Takes

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline

3+ years of experience developing electronics hardware for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications

Experience designing electrical communication interfaces including RS-422, RS-485, CAN, LVDS, I2C, and SPI

Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics fundamentals

Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and ECAD design tools

Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers

Experience supporting hardware integration, debugging, validation testing, and root-cause investigations

Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and resolve hardware anomalies

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, iterative spacecraft development environment

Nice-to-Have Experience

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline

Direct experience developing spacecraft or other flight-qualified electronics

Experience using the Cadence ECAD suite, including OrCAD Capture and Allegro PCB Designer

Experience designing mixed-signal, timing-critical, high-density, multi-layer PCB assemblies

Familiarity with EEE component derating methodologies and spaceflight design standards, including NASA INST-002

Experience conducting schematic reviews, hardware peer reviews, and design verification activities

Experience designing high-speed communication interfaces including LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet

Experience integrating ultra stable oscillators and precision timing hardware

Hands-on experience supporting spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)

Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures, embedded electronics, and flight hardware qualification

Experience supporting environmental testing including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, EMI/EMC, and other qualification campaigns

What You'll Get

Ownership – Contribute directly to the development of mission-critical spacecraft electronics supporting advanced Ranger missions

Innovation – Help develop next-generation spacecraft avionics and communications architectures enabling high-mobility space operations

Impact – Deliver reliable, flight-ready electronics supporting national security, civil, and commercial space missions

Growth – Join a collaborative engineering team working across spacecraft development, integration, qualification, and mission execution

Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location: Rockville, MD; or Hawthorne, CA; or Denver, CO

Base Salary: $100,000-$125,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.

Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.