Senior Electrical Engineer

Sidus Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a space mission enabler providing flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it’s our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access! Job Summary The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and selection of satellite subsystems by defining requirements, developing the architecture, implementing the design, and verifying the subsystems once built. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Requirements

Ten (10) years’ direct experience in satellite or spacecraft electrical power system (EPS) design and at least seven (7+) years AutoCAD Electrical (or equivalent) experience with schematic and layout design.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant field. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.
Experience with integration and placement of common spacecraft subsystems: power systems (Solar Arrays, Batteries), avionics assemblies, harnessing, ADCS elements, and electro-mechanical subsystems.,
Knowledge of satellite/spacecraft system reliability, contamination control, EMI, space environments (radiation, surface charging, corrosion, etc.), and human factors is also desired.
Experience developing system and subsystem level acceptance and qualification testing of space flight hardware.
Familiar with LEO space environments and mitigations.
Extensive experience with defining, developing and delivering space qualified hardware.
A solid understanding of all aspects of requirements definition, decomposition, and flow-down, architectural trade studies, architectural and interface definition, hardware specifications, interface control, analyses, and verification.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to providing the highest quality products and services that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customer, actively pursuing opportunities for continual improvements of service quality.
High quality written and oral presentation skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Good interpersonal skills as well as the proven ability to communicate with other engineers, groups, and management are essential.
High level critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Good organizational skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
Ability to collaborate with many different teams/individuals to reach a common goal by building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation maintaining positive and professional relationships, and contributing to a culture of inclusion

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage subsystem architecture and interfaces for the development of a new satellite bus system.
Generate requirements, specifications, ICDs, analyses, and test plans. Review documentation, attend reviews, resolve issues, and report results to the customer.
Document design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations
Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials, etc.
Contribute to specific mission, ground, or space vehicle systems engineering activities. This may include requirements flow down, tracking, verification, and the writing of complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports from advanced studies, special engineering investigations, and similar activities.
Support integration, testing, and operational readiness of spacecraft and payloads.
Coordinate engineering design packages with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing, quality, and program management.
Develop and maintain system power budget.
Develop electrical system validation and verification plan
Develop test plans for electrical components and assemblies.
Generate verification and validation plans, and work with Integration and Test team to ensure the subsystem meets requirements.
Oversee spacecraft testing and review test results
Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.
Adhere to all Quality Management Systems standards and procedures
Treat all team members with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
Other duties as assigned