Principal Electrical Engineer I – RPU Unit Lead
Austin, Texas | On-Site
We're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the development of next-generation spaceborne payloads for cutting‑edge satellite communications systems.
As the RPU Unit Lead (Responsible Engineer) , you'll take ownership of the full product lifecycle—from architecture and design through integration, environmental qualification, and flight readiness. You'll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and act as the key technical interface between engineering, programme management, and customers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead the design and delivery of VPX-based spaceflight hardware
- Own technical execution, schedule, and product delivery
- Drive system architecture, integration, verification, and flight qualification
- Lead cross-functional teams across RF, digital, software, power, mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering
- Support the transition from development into production
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
- 9+ years of electronics hardware development experience
- Experience leading complex engineering programmes or multidisciplinary teams
- Strong systems engineering, verification & validation, and hardware integration experience
- Background in space, aerospace, defence, or other high-reliability electronics environments
Bonus points for experience with:
- Software Defined Radios (SDR)
- Responsible Engineer, Chief Engineer, Technical Lead or IPT Lead roles
- NewSpace or satellite payload development