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Senior Electrical Engineer

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026

Join Our Mission to Innovate Space Systems as a Senior Electrical Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to the stars? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for space systems and a track record of excellence in spacecraft requirements, design, and testing. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate, providing you with both ownership and oversight of cutting-edge spacecraft products.

What We Offer:

  • Innovation at Your Fingertips: Blend traditional spacecraft design principles with agile commercial methodologies to deliver groundbreaking results.
  • Ownership and Leadership: Take charge of the full lifecycle of flight electronics, from design to testing, as a vital member of our Electrical Engineering team.
  • Mentorship and Growth: Empower and guide junior engineers, contributing significantly to their professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead the design, analysis, manufacture, and testing of flight electronics.
  • Lead subsystem design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Execute detailed electrical design, including schematics and parts layout, for various spacecraft electronics subsystems.
  • Conduct performance and survivability analysis to optimize electrical designs.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Over 7 years of experience in developing high-reliability electronics.
  • Expertise in digital and analog mixed-signal circuit design, including high-speed applications.
  • Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium.
  • Experience in developing firmware for embedded systems like microcontrollers and FPGAs.
  • Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in RF circuit design and testing.
  • Familiarity with 3D EM solvers like CST Studio or Ansys HFSS.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols like SPI, RS-422, and RS-485.
  • Experience in DCDC switcher design and hands-on PCB prototyping.

If you're eager to push the boundaries of what's possible in space technology and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and embark on a journey to redefine the future of space exploration with us!

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