Electrical Engineer (Los Angeles, CA)

From telescopes to software architecture, Observable Space provides the foundational elements every organization needs to operate in space. Observable Space is unlocking continuous, real-time observations of space with the industry’s first line of vertically integrated hardware and software products. The company is the result of a merger between PlaneWave Instruments, the leader in advanced telescope design and manufacturing in the US, and OurSky, a company founded by SpaceX’s former VP of software engineering to create a developer platform for space data applications. Observable Space’s full line of products serves all sectors of the space industry including commercial, science, education, and government customers, as well as astronomy enthusiasts discovering the cosmos.

Observable Space is backed by top institutional investors–Upfront Ventures, Oceans Ventures, Venrex, Marlinspike Partners, and Embedded Ventures.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will involve deep engagement with our product line of telescopes and observatory hardware. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in circuit fundamentals, with specific expertise in printed circuit board (PCB) design, wire harnessing, circuit simulation, and design for manufacturing (DFM). This role will report to the Electrical Engineering Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deliver finished high-quality hardware solutions.

• Produce robust technical documentation - Block diagrams, interface definitions, assembly drawings, test procedures, product requirements, and other supporting documents for multi team long lived projects.

• Iterative mindset - perfect is the enemy of good.

• Thrive in a fast paced dynamic environment where rapid prototyping is the norm.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant electrical engineering role.

• Strong understanding of DC power circuits, motor drivers, common interfaces/protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, MIPI, PCIe), ADCs, microcontrollers, opamps, and transistor circuits.

• Have an acute product sense and place an emphasis on design for manufacturing and field reliability.

• Excellent circuit debugging skills, knowledge of power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters.

• Comfortable with PCB rework including soldering, staking, cutting traces, preparing wires.

• Experience with circuit simulation and design tools

• Understanding of circuit board construction, transmission line structures, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, via types, and component types.

• Understanding of wire harnessing fundamentals such as electrical checkout, hi-pot testing, impedance characterization, and shielding

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium (or similar PCB software) and LTSpice (or similar software)

• Experience with signal integrity simulation software (Hyperlynx, SIwave)

• Experience with electromagnetics simulation software (ADS, HFSS)

• Experience with high-reliability validation testing campaigns

• Experience with high speed SerDes interface design and testing.

• Experience mitigating mechanical failure points for PCBs in vibration environments.

• A love of astronomy, physics, and science

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.

• Premier health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) covered 100% for the employee and 80% for family (for US employees; alternative options available for international employees)

• Flextime PTO with a required minimum of three weeks vacation.

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in a highly innovative environment.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters professional growth and development.

Observable Space is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.