Senior Payload Electrical Engineer, meoSphere

(Senior) Payload Electrical Engineer, meo Sphere

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Requisition Number: 19492. Contract Type:
Permanent. Locations:
Long Beach, CA, US;
McLean, VA, US;
Betzdorf, LU.

meo Sphere is SES’s next-generation Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation, designed to deliver secure connectivity services to government agencies, enterprises, and commercial customers. It will also provide high-speed broadband internet to eliminate global connectivity dead zones.

As an Electrical Engineer for the meo Sphere constellation, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for spacecraft and ground support equipment. This role involves working on state-of-the-art active phase array antenna systems, on-board regenerative processors, and all associated subsystems on power, data interfaces, command and control, among many others.

• Electrical Design:
  Develop and review electrical schematics, harness layouts, and subsystem interfaces for spacecraft and related systems.
• Subsystem Integration:
  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define electrical requirements and ensure seamless integration across avionics, payload, and power systems.
• Analysis & Simulation:
  Perform electrical performance analysis, including power integrity, signal integrity, and thermal considerations.
• Component Selection:
  Identify and qualify space-rated components, considering radiation tolerance, reliability, and obsolescence management.
• Testing & Validation:
  Support functional testing, troubleshooting, and environmental qualification of electrical systems and components.
• Compliance:
  Ensure designs meet relevant space standards (e.g., ECSS, IPC Class
  3) and adhere to EMC/EMI requirements.
• Documentation:
  Prepare design documentation, test procedures, and reports for internal and external reviews (PDR, CDR).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 5 years experience in electrical design for aerospace or space applications.
• Familiarity with ECAD tools and electrical analysis software.
• Understanding of space-grade design practices, including radiation and thermal constraints.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment for electrical testing.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; any other European language is considered an asset.

• Knowledge of power subsystem electrical design, digital electronic design and/or high speed interfaces.
• Experience with environmental testing and qualification for space hardware.
• Awareness of EMC/EMI compliance and mitigation techniques.

• Eligibility for NATO/EU SECRET personnel security clearances is essential.
• Willing to work at least 60% onsite from office.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

The salary range for this full‑time position is $ - $ + bonus + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.