Generative Spacecraft Engineer - Electrical

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, design, build, test, and delivery of high-quality spacecraft electrical subsystems
• Develop power, digital, analog, and mixed-signal hardware for flight and ground systems
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, block diagrams, and subsystem-level requirements
• Drive cradle-to-launch ownership including prototyping, board bring-up, and environmental qualification
• Assemble test setups, run electrical functional tests, and troubleshoot down to the component level
• Support cable harnessing, power distribution, grounding schemes, and EMC-clean design practices
• Run environmental testing campaigns such as TVAC, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, GNC, and systems teams for integrated spacecraft design
• Interface with mechanical engineering for enclosure design, thermal considerations, and harness routing
• Partner with software teams on firmware interfaces and test automation
• Assemble prototypes and test support hardware using lab equipment and hand tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, integrating, and testing spacecraft electrical systems
• Demonstrated hands-on ownership of flight electronics from concept through launch
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and electrical analysis tools
• Knowledge of grounding, filtering, power distribution, harness design, and EMC mitigation
• Proficiency in test instrumentation including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs
• Familiarity with software configuration tools like Git, GitLab, and Jira
• Experience in Python scripting, API integration, and managing data via JSON
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. as needed during integration activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Programming experience in C, C++, or Python
• Background in mechanical CAD, harness routing, or 3D wire-bundle design
• Experience with environmental testing (TVAC, vibe, shock, EMI/EMC)
• Understanding of radiation effects and mitigation strategies for space electronics
• Cleanroom or flight-hardware integration experience
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools like Flow engineering, JIRA, JAMA, or DOORS

Benefits

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical (Platinum coverage), Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Catering provided on-site everyday

About the Company

Oligo is building a manufacturing-in-the-loop foundation model to automate spacecraft design and production worldwide. Leveraging cutting edge AI-driven generative design and automated manufacturing, our team works to create the most advanced payload-specific spacecraft at scale.