Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Space Systems
Location: Orlando, FL (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Our client is a rapidly growing space technology startup seeking an Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience to lead the electrical development of an innovative space-based LiDAR system. This role is based in Orlando, FL.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design a next-generation LiDAR payload for Earth observation, building on existing designs and focusing on electrical, power, and avionics systems. The role spans the full development lifecycle from preliminary design through integration, assembly, and test (AIT), as well as flight implementation.

Key Responsibilities
Lead development of electrical, data, and power systems for a space-based LiDAR payload
Advance and adapt LEO LiDAR electrical designs for next-generation Earth observation missions
Develop FPGA-based systems including peripherals such as DDR, Flash, EEPROM, ADC, DAC, and high-speed transceivers
Contribute to payload timing systems to synchronise laser pulses with imaging systems and maintain UTC synchronisation onboard
Design payload avionics and power regulation/distribution systems
Work closely with laser manufacturers to ensure system-level performance requirements are met
Support flight hardware build, testing, and space qualification campaigns
Identify design risks and support radiation and environmental analysis for LEO space applications
Perform circuit tolerance analysis using hand calculations and SPICE tools
Generate test plans, test reports, and documentation for design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR)
Contribute to interface control documents (ICDs), design documentation, test procedures, and proposal materials including estimates

Required Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience, or M.S./Ph.D. + 5 years in related aerospace/space systems roles
Experience in electrical design for space applications and qualification campaigns
Strong background in data and power systems, command & data handling (C&DH) architectures, and spacecraft electrical interfaces
Proficiency with low-voltage power electronics, high-reliability connectors, high-speed signals, and high-current power delivery
Experience with grounding strategies and EMC/EMI analysis
Ability to translate system-level requirements into detailed engineering design specifications

Preferred Skills
Experience with lasers, sensors, and board-level design
Background in analog and digital circuit card assembly (CCA) design
Experience in laser systems and radiation effects analysis is highly desirable

Additional Requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability and willingness to work onsite in Orlando, FL

If you are interested, please get in touch and apply today.

angela.olmo@newspacetechnical.com