Electrical AI&T Engineer III - Advanced Programs

Quantum Space • Hawthorne, CA

2d • $125,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Quantum Space is developing high-performance spacecraft designed for agility, autonomy, and mission longevity in cislunar space. We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer – EGSE, AI&T to lead the development and integration of electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) systems and to support spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) activities. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware development, systems integration, and test execution. You will be a key contributor to ensuring safe and successful vehicle build-up and mission readiness.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience supporting spacecraft flight hardware and integration environments
• Experience architecting and deploying EGSE systems including power, command & telemetry, RF, and custom interfaces
• Familiarity with spacecraft integration processes and spacecraft build flows
• Ability to lead subsystem and vehicle-level electrical integration and testing
• Strong skills in technical writing, procedure authorship, and troubleshooting
• Experience developing and executing automated test scripts (e.g., Python)
• Proficient with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies
• Experience with code verification and validation best practices
• Familiarity with ESD-safe handling procedures and cleanroom protocols
• Strong cross-functional awareness and systems-level thinking
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, iterative environment where priorities shift quickly
• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in core EE fundamentals (analog/digital circuits, power, grounding, etc.)
• Experience with spacecraft data buses and interfaces (RS422/RS485, SpaceWire, Ethernet, SERDES, LVDS, CAN, Discrete IO, Cameralink)
• Familiarity with avionics system architecture, electrical power system (EPS) architecture, and spacecraft power modeling
• Hands-on experience with ECAD tools like OrCAD or Altium for schematic capture, layout, and parts library management
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTSpice, PSpice)
• Experience with FPGA-based systems and HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog)
• Certification in NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC-620, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721
• Experience authoring and validating spacecraft electrical system requirements
• Project management or test campaign leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Design, procure, assemble, and operate EGSE systems for spacecraft AI&T including power distribution, communications, telemetry/command, RF test, and custom hardware interfaces
• Design and build EGSE harnesses for interfacing test equipment and spacecraft systems
• Lead spacecraft electrical system integration across avionics, EPS, communications, and propulsion subsystems
• Write and execute implementation plans, test procedures, and build documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies observed during integration and test operations
• Support vehicle-level environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC)
• Support program milestones including PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR
• Operate within cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments around flight hardware
• Create technical documentation and interface control documents (ICDs) for EGSE and AI&T handoffs across teams
• Develop and run automated test scripts and code for hardware validation and regression testing

Benefits

• Ownership – Lead the development and operation of EGSE systems across mission phases
• Innovation – Build custom tools and processes to accelerate integration and test
• Impact – Be a critical enabler for mission readiness and system-level success
• Growth – Join a rapidly growing engineering team at the core of hardware execution
• Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees