Satellite Electrical Integration Engineer Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

About the position

As an Electrical Engineer for Launch Operations, you will play a critical role in preparing our spacecraft for launch. You'll work closely with internal engineering teams, launch vehicle providers, and ground support personnel to support integration, test, and pre-launch operations. We are seeking a skilled Satellite Electrical Integration Engineer to lead the final electrical integration and testing of satellites before launch. This position involves hands-on work at launch sites to ensure satellites are safely tested and prepared for final integration with the launch vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site electrical engineering representative for satellite integration with launch vehicles.
• Perform final integration and testing of satellites at launch sites.
• Work directly with launch vehicle providers and ground support teams to ensure compliance with interface and electrical requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during pre-launch preparations.
• Ensure electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) is used safely and effectively.
• Ensure all hardware and processes meet safety, quality, and launch provider standards.
• Maintain documentation and provide detailed reporting of all launch site activities.
• Work closely with mission assurance teams to verify readiness.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, and software engineers to support integrated operations and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• 2+ years of experience in satellite integration and testing and/or satellite experience preferred.
• Experience with environmental testing and spaceflight hardware.
• Proficient with electrical and software engineering toolsets (Matlab, Python, Gitlib) and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of launch site safety procedures and environmental controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure launch environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support launch campaigns, sometimes for weeks at a time.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency required.
• Must be able to pass background check to access Cape Canaveral, an active US military base.