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Job description
Salary Range
From $160,000 to $180,000 depending on experience
Job Title
Lead Electrical Engineer
Location
Boulder, Colorado
Employment Type
Full-time
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 (Lead and support electrical integration and checkout activities during AI&T
Develop and execute electrical system test plans and support major environmental tests (TVAC, vibration, EMC/EMI, etc.)
Interface closely with hardware, firmware, software, and program engineers to close design loops and resolve issues
Support technical documentation, ICD development, and flight configuration control
Mandatory Qualifications
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace electrical design and implementation
Proficiency in PCB design using Altium or equivalent tools
Strong experience in system-level electrical design (power distribution, grounding, noise mitigation)
Working knowledge of component derating and reliability practices
Hands-on experience with board bring-up and debugging using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, etc.)
Experience with soldering, rework, and documenting troubleshooting efforts
Familiarity with microcontroller programming (C/C++)
Strong understanding of space environment constraints (radiation, vacuum, vibration, thermal extremes)
Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on, team-oriented environment
Self-starter with strong ownership mentality — comfortable working independently and tackling ambiguous technical challenges
Desired Qualifications
Experience with circuit modelling and simulation tools (LTspice, MATLAB, etc.)
Experience with high-voltage systems (up to 150 kV)
FPGA programming and tool familiarity (Microchip PolarFire SoC or similar)
Real-time image or sensor processing experience
Experience with drone avionics and electrical systems
What We Offer
Competitive benefits and stock options
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Opportunity to shape next-generation space systems
A small, fast-moving team where your impact is tangible
Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Ability To Relocate
Boulder, CO 80303: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Worksite address
boulder, CO, 80301, US
Who can apply
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