Electrical Engineer - Spacecraft & Satellite Systems

Location: Lanham, Maryland | Fully On-site

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–5 Years)

Industry: Space & Aerospace

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a rapidly growing space company seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team developing advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems .

This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level engineer to contribute directly to the design, testing, integration, and validation of electrical hardware used in spacecraft and associated ground support equipment.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in electrical engineering, practical experience working with electrical hardware, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Candidates with experience in space, satellite, aerospace, avionics, or related electrical hardware industries are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and integrate electrical harnesses and associated hardware for spacecraft and ground support equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, block diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Select and evaluate electrical components, including wires, connectors, backshells, and interconnects.
• Support electrical cable routing, shielding, grounding, and EMI/EMC requirements.
• Develop and execute electrical test plans, procedures, and verification activities.
• Perform hands-on electrical testing, troubleshooting, and fault investigation.
• Analyze test data, identify technical issues, and support root-cause analysis.
• Support electrical integration across spacecraft subsystems, including power, RF, avionics, and command and data handling.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical hardware design, integration, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Understanding of electrical wiring, connectors, cable routing, and electrical interconnections.
• Experience working with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the space, satellite, aerospace, or avionics industries .
• Experience with spacecraft electrical systems, flight hardware, or electrical ground support equipment.
• Hands-on experience with electrical harness design, assembly, integration, or verification.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, or Mentor Graphics.
• Experience with MATLAB, SPICE, or similar electrical simulation and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC, shielding, grounding, and electrical signal integrity.
• Experience supporting hardware qualification, environmental testing, or system-level integration.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems, including power distribution, RF, and command and data handling.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to work directly on advanced LEO satellite technology.
• Hands-on involvement throughout the spacecraft electrical hardware lifecycle.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers across multiple technical disciplines.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding space organization.

Apply Today

If you're an Electrical Engineer looking to advance your career in the space industry and contribute to the development of next-generation satellite technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity with EVONA — Where space finds its people.