Lead Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Salary Range
From $160,000 to $180,000 depending on experience
Job TitleLead Electrical Engineer
LocationBoulder, Colorado
Employment TypeFull-time
About Think OrbitalThink Orbital 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 SummaryWe’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 (
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