Senior Electronics Engineer

About SPHERICAL
SPHERICAL is a leading space electronics company delivering state-of-the-art satellite power and control electronics. Deliverying high-power systems to world-class customers with a focus on reliability and flexability. The are uniquely full-stack with integrated teams across electronic systems, microchips and software.

About the role
We are seeking a talented and motivated  Senior Electronics Engineer with experience in design for space applications  to join our world-class engineering team. As part of our mission to build the world's best satellites by leveraging microchip design, you will play a crucial role in designing the next generation of space systems, with complete ownership of the design, verification, and test of the space hardware you develop.

If you are looking for a challenge with ownership and the ability to make an impact on engineering projects while working with leading space companies then this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Design complex electronic systems:

Analyse requirements, derive internal requirements, and architect systems to fulfill them

Collaboratively define microchip specifications and interfaces

Design PCB assemblies of the system

Lead the test and qualification of systems for high-reliability use in a space environment

Be the main point of contact for technical matters with the external PCBA assembly supply chain

Lead technical reviews with customers and high-profile organisations, like ESA.

Set an example of high-quality and principled design within SPHERICAL

Support and inspire junior engineers

Required Qualifications

Strong PCB design and layout skills

Experience with space and PA/QA standards such as ECSS

Familiar with reliability analyses like FMECA, WCA and PSA

Good understanding of power electronics

Familiarity with requirements management

Understanding of full electronics life-cycle (design, manufacture, test, qualification)

Desire to thrive in fast and dynamic development environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with FPGAs

Project management skills

A minimum of BSc/Beng, or equivalent, in Electronics Engineering

What We Offer
A unique opportunity to change the way satellite systems are designed and built, bringing Apple's system-driven IC design approach to the space industry

Join a growing startup with funding secured from private venture capital and public bodies like the European Space Agency and the European Innovation Council

Work with highly ambitious, skilled, and experienced team members with strong technical track-records across satellite and semiconductor technology development combined with skilled commercial and fundraising capabilities

An empowered work environment where you are encouraged to take a leading role in the team's work reshaping industry paradigms

Practicalities

Full time

Based in the Randstad area, Netherlands

Hybrid working environment, min. 1 day/week onsite to build strong team dynamic, focused work from home possible other days

Reporting to Marcos Compadre, Head of Electronic Systems

If you're passionate about electronic systems engineering and eager to contribute to innovative projects in the space industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Important!
If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you. Your ability to creatively solve complex challenges and practical experience in designing/building/coding technology tops specific qualifications or tools.

Studies have shown that women and other marginalized groups apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the qualifications. However, at SPHERICAL, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.

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