Satellite Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Why this role is important

The Staff Satellite Electro-Mechanical Engineer will participate in the development, building, and testing of hardware for E-Space satellites including PCBs, harnesses, mechatronics, etc. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering with at least 5 years of electro-mechanical design including harnessing and PCB mechanical work. This position will report to the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Manager and will work closely with the Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering teams.

The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CA office.

• Work with various engineering disciplines on the development of spacecraft electronics packaging and interconnect system including wire harnesses, high speed connections, FPCs and PCBs.
• End to end ownership of electronics packaging design including 3D design, drawing creation, prototyping, and manufacturing support.
• Design for thermal management and support thermal analysis.
• Interface with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering on ICD design, testing, and assembly.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering.
• Skilled with CAD and harness design tools.
• Experience with rigid and flex PCB technologies, packaging, and interconnect.
• Experience with module packaging including integrating PCBs and wire harnesses into enclosures.
• Familiarity with harness design best practices including applicable IPC standards.
• Experienced with production level DFx and FMEA.
• Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with Solidworks and Zuken or similar.
• Familiarity with NASA, ECSS, or SAE standards for PCB and harness design and manufacturing.
• Experience performing thermal analysis in Thermal Desktop, Ice Pak, Comsol, or similar tools.
• Experience with coax cable and RF signal basics.
• Experience with Altium Designer or other PCB design tools.
• Experience designing for space environments.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $150,000 - $220,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals.

In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off