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ThinkOrbital

Lead Electrical Engineer

Pay: $160,000–$180,000/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Boulder, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.

$110,541 / year median in Colorado

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:

Lead Electrical Engineer Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

Full-time Salary Range:

From $160,000 to $180,000 depending on experience

About ThinkOrbital:

ThinkOrbital is developing breakthrough technologies to defend, service, and build in space. From pioneering autonomous welding in orbit to long-range X-ray imaging systems for space domain awareness and infrastructure inspection, we are redefining what's possible in the final frontier. Our team is made up of driven engineers, scientists, and operators who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Position Summary:

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team to be the lead contributor for our electrical architecture, design, integration, and testing. This role spans system-level power and communications design through hands-on bring-up and environmental testing, working closely with a cross-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of satellite payload and drone electrical systems, including: Schematics and board layouts for avionics and flight electronics Ground support and test equipment Hands-on board bring-up, debugging, rework, and failure investigation Perform electrical load analysis, component derating, and worst-case circuit analysis Define and document system communication architectures (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, LVDS, etc.) Define and document power distribution systems ranging from low voltage (