Electrical Engineer II – Spacecraft Programs (FlatSat)

Quantum Space•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly. We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft electrical systems and defense-related space technologies. In this role, you will contribute to spacecraft avionics, communications, power systems, embedded electronics, and hardware integration activities while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will work hands-on with cutting-edge aerospace hardware in a fast-paced environment supporting national security and spaceflight missions. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the deployment, integration, and long-term maintenance of spacecraft FlatSat systems utilizing engineering models of flight hardware, software and hardware emulators, and associated EGSE. This role is intended for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware integration, debugging, systems validation, and multidisciplinary coordination. You will work closely with systems, avionics, power, RF communications, flight software, ground software, GNC, and payload teams to integrate spacecraft subsystems into cohesive vehicle-level test environments supporting development, integration, launch preparation, and on-orbit operations.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
3+ years of experience developing electronics hardware for aerospace applications
Experience with spacecraft and embedded communication interfaces including RS-422/485, CAN, LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet
Familiarity with standard electronics laboratory equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis capability across integrated hardware systems
Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and spacecraft subsystems
Strong organizational and communication skills within multidisciplinary technical teams
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, iterative spacecraft development environments
Hands-on mindset with strong system-level awareness and integration intuition

Nice To Haves

M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience designing and building custom hardware emulators and EGSE systems
Experience designing and fabricating EGSE harnessing and electrical interfaces
Python scripting experience supporting automation, validation, or hardware control workflows
Experience with EGSE mechanical enclosure design and integration
Experience supporting spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) activities
Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments
Experience supporting mission operations or post-deployment spacecraft support activities

Responsibilities

Deploy, integrate, and maintain spacecraft FlatSat environments utilizing engineering models, hardware emulators, software simulators, and associated EGSE
Support development of cohesive spacecraft-level integration environments enabling subsystem validation, vehicle checkout, and mission readiness activities
Serve as an early hardware owner responsible for integrating discrete spacecraft subsystems into a unified flight-like system
Support ongoing maintenance and operational readiness of FlatSat platforms throughout spacecraft development and post-deployment mission operations
Collaborate across avionics, RF communications, power, flight software, ground software, GNC, payload, and systems engineering teams to support end-to-end spacecraft integration
Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution activities across integrated spacecraft systems
Develop and maintain integration procedures, test configurations, interface documentation, and operational workflows
Support design and integration of EGSE hardware, harnessing, and supporting infrastructure required for FlatSat operation
Assist with system-level integration testing, spacecraft checkout, regression testing, and mission support activities
Operate within fast-paced development environments requiring strong ownership, adaptability, and cross-functional coordination