{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e181ca6dc36716ac5fc02ee9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e181ca6dc36716ac5fc02ee9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e181ca6dc36716ac5fc02ee9","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer","description":"Senior Electrical Engineer - Space Systems\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\n\nOur client is a rapidly growing space technology startup seeking an Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience to lead the electrical development of an innovative space-based LiDAR system . This role is based in Orlando, FL.\n\nYou will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design a next-generation LiDAR payload for Earth observation, building on existing designs and focusing on electrical, power, and avionics systems. The role spans the full development lifecycle from preliminary design through integration, assembly, and test (AIT), as well as flight implementation.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead development of electrical, data, and power systems for a space-based LiDAR payload\n\nAdvance and adapt LEO LiDAR electrical designs for next-generation Earth observation missions\n\nDevelop FPGA-based systems including peripherals such as DDR, Flash, EEPROM, ADC, DAC, and high-speed transceivers\n\nContribute to payload timing systems to synchronise laser pulses with imaging systems and maintain UTC synchronisation onboard\n\nDesign payload avionics and power regulation/distribution systems\n\nWork closely with laser manufacturers to ensure system-level performance requirements are met\n\nSupport flight hardware build, testing, and space qualification campaignsIdentify design risks and support radiation and environmental analysis for LEO space applications\n\nPerform circuit tolerance analysis using hand calculations and SPICE tools\n\nGenerate test plans, test reports, and documentation for design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR)\n\nContribute to interface control documents (ICDs), design documentation, test procedures, and proposal materials including estimates\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience, or M.S./Ph.D. + 5 years in related aerospace/space systems roles\n\nExperience in electrical design for space applications and qualification campaigns\n\nStrong background in data and power systems, command & data handling (C&DH) architectures, and spacecraft electrical interfaces\n\nProficiency with low-voltage power electronics, high-reliability connectors, high-speed signals, and high-current power delivery\n\nExperience with grounding strategies and EMC/EMI analysis\n\nAbility to translate system-level requirements into detailed engineering design specifications\n\nPreferred Skills\n\nExperience with lasers, sensors, and board-level design\n\nBackground in analog and digital circuit card assembly (CCA) design\n\nExperience in laser systems and radiation effects analysis is highly desirable\n\nAdditional Requirements\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in English\n\nAbility and willingness to work onsite in Orlando, FL\n\nIf you are interested, please get in touch and apply today.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Newspace Technical","rawCompany":"newspace technical","city":"Florida","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T04:03:30.318Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer","description":"Senior Electrical Engineer - Space Systems\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\n\nOur client is a rapidly growing space technology startup seeking an Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience to lead the electrical development of an innovative space-based LiDAR system . 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