Electrical Engineer - Benchmark Space Systems - Based in Burlington, VT

Gallagher, Flynn & Company•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Avionics team. This role will focus on the design, build, and testing of next-generation in-space propulsion products for small satellites, specifically contributing to the design, development, and qualification of their modular propulsion avionics system. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where employees are expected to solve problems, ask questions, and collaborate across departments as needed. Maintaining Benchmark's reputation for honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency is paramount.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field of study
7+ years of experience in circuit design and PCB layout
Experience managing design requirement flows and leading design reviews
Strong organization, record-keeping, and written/verbal communication skills
U.S. Person required
Proficiency in at least one Enterprise PCB design software (Altium preferred, also OrCad, Allegro, Xpedition, KiCad)
Proficiency in at least one analog/digital circuit simulation software (LTspice, QSPICE, PSPICE)
Proficiency with electronics laboratory and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.
Experience writing embedded firmware for ARM Cortex microcontroller
Experience working with embedded systems hardware (programming, debugging, etc.)
Familiarity with configuration management processes and tools such as Git
Experience designing and simulating analog circuits such as power regulators and signal chains
Knowledge of sensors, actuators, and system-level integration, especially in electromechanical or aerospace contexts

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMC design
Previous experience within the aerospace and/or consumer electronics industry
A passion for space technology and emerging ecosystems in and around current and future space activities

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams to capture and distill system-level requirements into Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs
Work collaboratively with the Mechanical Engineering team to define PCB interfaces, circuit design and layout
Perform bring-up testing on new designs to ensure operation across environmental and electrical conditions
Generate documentation to enable production technicians to assemble and integrate your designs
Perform design reviews of other engineers' designs
Other responsibilities that may be needed from time to time to assist in business operations
At all times, maintain Benchmark’s outstanding reputation for operating at the highest levels of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.