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Electrical Systems Engineer-March 2024
Tukwila
Mar 28, 2026
About Electrical Systems Engineer

  Partnered with a state-of-the-art small satellite manufacturer who is redefining how high-quality Earth observation constellations are built at scale looking for an Electrical Systems Engineer to join their growing team!

  Job Description:

  Your primary focus will be leading the design and development of spacecraft electrical power subsystems through all phases of system development as well as lead the design and development of space electronics through all phases of the product lifecycle. To do this, you will use tools such as power budgets and simulations to derive and maintain system requirements. You will be a responsible engineer for the sizing, specification, and development of hardware components such as solar panels, batteries, power controllers, and solar array drive mechanisms, and work with external and internal teams to develop and deliver this hardware for spacecraft production. You will also provide general electrical engineering expertise to help solve a wide array of design challenges that arise through the course of design, development, integration, test, launch, and operation of small satellite constellations.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  Lead electrical subsystem design for smallsat spacecraft

  Participate in all phases of electrical subsystem development: design, integration, test, operations, and maintenance

  Develop and maintain system deliverables such as Power Budgets, System Electrical Interface Diagrams, and Power Simulations

  Create and review system-level electrical design documents (e.g. flight harnesses, interconnect diagrams, grounding schemes)

  Work closely with internal and external hardware providers to review designs, identify and resolve issues and develop integration and test approaches

  Work with test engineers to develop test plans that ensure adequate testing of units and the complete system

  Support a production line by being a spacecraft electrical engineering subject matter expert for issues that may occur

  Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  Bachelors of Science (or greater) degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar technical discipline.

  5+ years of experience developing and delivering electrical hardware systems for launch vehicles or satellites.

  Proficiency in designing spacecraft power system concepts from contract level requirements and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)

  Experience with managing and reviewing existing in-house and subcontractor designs/subassemblies

  Experience working in a controlled lab environment for: troubleshooting and diagnosis of electronics, debug and board bringup, and system level testing

  Familiarity with building Power Budgets for spacecraft and first principals regarding battery and photovoltaic technology

  A passion for technology and rapid execution of sophisticated space missions

  Must be ITAR compliant

  Desired Qualifications:

  Proficiency with Altium or similar tools for circuit design/schematic capture and library management

  Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.) or similar tools in an agile development process

  Familiarity with requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS, etc.)

  We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage

  based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected

  classification.

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may

  depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits

  are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or

  program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the

  following:

  Medical, dental & vision

  401(k)/Roth

  Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

  Short and long-term disability

  Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)

  Transportation benefits

  Employee Assistance Program

  Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  Hiring diverse talent

  Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

  Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

  About Actalent

  Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

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