Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

About the role

As an Electrical Systems Engineer at Loft Federal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping multiple satellite missions simultaneously. Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical lead for electrical system design and subsystem procurements
• Create and maintain electrical architectures collaborating with internal teams and our customers to meet mission requirements
• Perform system optimization trades analyzing system performance and maintaining technical budgets
• Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements
• Provide support to program management and product management, serving as a liaison with customers ensuring smooth program execution
• Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware
• Extend your expertise to support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards

Responsibilities

Your role will transcend boundaries as you collaborate seamlessly across various teams, including program management, systems engineering, discipline engineering, and AI&T. Key responsibilities include:

• Technical lead for electrical system design and subsystem procurements
• Create and maintain electrical architectures collaborating with internal teams and our customers to meet mission requirements
• Perform system optimization trades analyzing system performance and maintaining technical budgets
• Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements
• Provide support to program management and product management, serving as a liaison with customers ensuring smooth program execution
• Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware
• Extend your expertise to support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs and/or Special Access Programs.

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Qualifications

You enjoy being the face of the technical requirements and working with a team to deliver quality hardware. You pioneer innovation in aerospace bringing commercial space solutions to US government customers. You have comprehensive system-level knowledge and experience in Electrical and RF subsystems. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment, where your ability to adapt and excel under pressure sets you apart. Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer. You have 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer with detailed knowledge of spacecraft electrical architectures.

Pragmatic EMI and RF testing experience preferred

Skills

You are pragmatic in EMI and RF testing, and you have a strong understanding of spacecraft electrical architectures. You are proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues, and you are adept at managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $131,750 USD - $178,250 USD, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture guided by transparency and collaboration. We believe in challenging and meaningful work, and we foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Pay

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is challenging and meaningful. We can't wait to meet you and see what you may add to our team!

Schedule

We offer a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability when applying for an open position, please contact us at recruiting@loftfederal.com for assistance. We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes

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