Staff Battery Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

The Staff Battery Electrical Engineer will participate in all aspects of the development and test of avionics hardware for E-Space satellites. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in power and battery electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing. 

 

This position will report to the Director of Electrical Engineering and will work closely with the Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineering teams.  The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CA office. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Own the development of a spacecraft battery management system electronics from clean sheet to flight. 
• Develop and implement PCBA and battery pack requirements, use-cases, and system integration. 
• Schematic capture and PCB layout of battery circuits using Altium Designer. 
• Circuit analysis including power related, SWaP, tolerance, and reliability related. 
• Collaborate on electro-mechanical design, test, qualification, and manufacturing of battery packs incorporating this BMS. 
• BMS electronicsdesign verification testing, qualification and acceptance testing, and system integration support. 
• Lead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences. 
• Manufacturing and flight support as needed. 

What you bring to this role:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. 
• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing. 
• 3+ years of experience in battery pack electrical design. 
• Expertise in battery management circuitssuch asfault protection, cell balancing,thermal management, power transmission, power supplies, and precision analog instrumentation. 
• Awareness of battery pack manufacturing techniques including cell characterization and welding. 
• Skilled at schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs. 
• Skilled at performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel. 
• Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering iron, etc. 
• Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment. 

Bonus points for the following:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. 
• Experience designing for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigation. 
• Proficiency with Altium Designer. 
• Successful implementation or sustainment of automated battery manufacturing and test systems. 
• Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and general electro-mechanical design familiarity. 
• FPGA coding experience 
• Automated test scripting experience in Python,Tcl, etc. 

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success.  Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals.  In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.  

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference

• Sustainability at our core

• Fair and honest workplace

• Innovative thinking is encouraged

• Competitive salaries

• Continuous learning and development

• Health and wellness care options

• Financial solutions for the future

• Optional legal services (US only)

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.