Electrical Systems Engineer

Mid-to-Senior Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineer
Boulder, CO (Onsite | 9/80 Schedule)
Confidential – Tier-1 Aerospace Prime

Overview
A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to support advanced space and mission systems programs. This role focuses on the design, development, and integration of electrical systems across spacecraft (bus and payloads), instruments, and supporting ground systems.

You’ll work on highly complex, mission-critical platforms in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment driving next-generation space capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide electrical systems engineering support across spacecraft, payloads, instruments, and ground systems
• Lead requirements development and management (derivation, allocation, verification, and validation)
• Perform mission performance analysis and ensure system-level compliance
• Develop and flow down electrical subsystem, box-level, and board-level requirements
• Create and manage critical engineering artifacts, including:
◦ Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
◦ Electrical Functional Block Diagrams
◦ Power budgets
◦ Grounding diagrams
◦ Harnessing designs
◦ EMI/EMC compliance analyses
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement electrical architectures for space-based systems
• Support integration of electrical designs into the Engineering System of Record (ICDs, IBDs, etc.)
• Ensure requirements traceability and verification (L5 to L2)

Technical Environment
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with tools such as Cameo
• Complex spacecraft electrical architectures (bus and payload systems)
• Exposure to:
◦ Digital, analog, and power electronics
◦ FPGA-based systems
◦ Board-level design and packaging considerations
• Space electronics testing methodologies and system validation processes
• Firmware/software security concepts, including root of trust / chain of trust

Qualifications
• Experience in electrical systems engineering within aerospace, space, or similarly complex environments
• Strong background in systems engineering methodologies and requirements management
• Familiarity with spacecraft or satellite systems highly preferred
• Ability to work across disciplines in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
• Mid-to-senior level experience with increasing technical ownership

Program Details
• Location: Boulder, CO (onsite, 5 days/week)
• Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)
• Duration: Through February 28, 2027 (with extension potential)
• Pay Rate Range: $85-$115hr (DOE)

Why This Role
• Work on cutting-edge space and mission systems
• Join a long-term, well-funded program
• Contribute to high-impact, mission-critical technologies
• Benefit from a predictable 9/80 schedule and strong engineering culture