Electrical Engineer II

• Advanced Programs Who We're Looking For Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space.

Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly. We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft electrical systems and defense-related space technologies. In this role, you will contribute to spacecraft avionics, communications, power systems, embedded electronics, and hardware integration activities while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will work hands-on with cutting-edge aerospace hardware in a fast-paced environment supporting national security and spaceflight missions. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics hardware for next-generation Ranger missions. This role is intended for an engineer capable of contributing to hardware development efforts from early concept and prototyping through integration and flight delivery. You will work closely with systems, mechanical, thermal, RF communications, FPGA, and flight software teams to develop reliable spacecraft electronics supporting long-duration, high-mobility missions. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on execution, hardware integration, rapid iteration, and spacecraft mission support. Where You'll Make an Impact Support development of specialized spacecraft electronics hardware from concept through prototype, integration, qualification, and flight delivery Contribute to the design and development of analog, digital, and mixed-signal spacecraft electronics systems Develop schematic capture and PCB designs supporting avionics, communications, embedded electronics, and spacecraft subsystems Support hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, validation testing, and anomaly resolution activities Collaborate with systems, RF communications, mechanical, thermal, FPGA, and software engineering teams to support integrated spacecraft hardware development Assist with hardware integration and validation activities during spacecraft assembly, integration, and test campaigns Participate in schematic reviews, design trade studies, and technical discussions across advanced spacecraft programs Support generation and maintenance of electrical documentation including schematics, interface definitions, test procedures, and verification artifacts Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve hardware reliability, manufacturability, and mission readiness Operate within fast-paced development environments supporting high-reliability spacecraft systems Participate in major development reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR activities Develop and maintain technical documentation including schematics, interface control documents, requirements, verification artifacts, and test procedures What It Takes B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline 3+ years of experience developing electronics hardware for aerospace applications Experience designing data communication interfaces including RS-422/485, CAN, LVDS, I2C, and SPI Familiarity with standard electronics laboratory equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers Strong ECAD skills including schematic capture and PCB design Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics fundamentals Experience supporting hardware integration, debugging, and validation activities Ability to troubleshoot electrical hardware and support root-cause investigations Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, iterative engineering environment Nice-to-Have Experience M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline Direct experience developing electronics hardware for spacecraft or spaceflight applications Experience using the Cadence ECAD suite including OrCAD and Allegro Experience designing mixed-signal, timing-critical, multi-layer PCBs Experience applying EEE component derating methodologies for space environments in accordance with

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Experience performing schematic and hardware design reviews Experience designing high-speed interfaces including LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet Experience integrating ultrastable oscillators Experience supporting spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) activities Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures and embedded electronics systems Exposure to environmental testing including TVAC, vibration, and EMI/EMC campaigns What You'll Get Ownership

• Contribute directly to the development of mission-critical spacecraft electronics supporting advanced Ranger missions Innovation
• Support next-generation spacecraft avionics and communications architectures enabling high-mobility space operations Impact
• Help deliver reliable, flight-ready electronics supporting national security, civil, and commercial missions Growth
• Join a cross-functional engineering team operating at the center of spacecraft development, integration, and mission execution Compensation

• Base Salary Range:

  $100,000
• $125,000
• Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing Additional Requirements To comply with U.

S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. . Join us in building the advanced electronics systems powering the next generation of spacecraft mobility and mission capability.