Spacecraft PCB Design Engineer

Position Title: Spacecraft PCB Design Engineer

Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Spacecraft PCB Design Engineer with our client in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute spacecraft electrical PCB design, integration, and testing.
• Execute the design and development of avionics subsystems and flatsat emulators for spacecraft designs with an emphasis on reliability and testability.
• Develop and execute electrical integration procedures and board bring up procedures.
• Assist with electrical support equipment design, build, and use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compute and power subsystems with other spacecraft subsystems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Provide training and technical guidance on spacecraft flight and test configuration grounding to fellow engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field.
• 5+ years of core electrical engineering discipline experience in aerospace, with heavy emphasis on hands‑on spacecraft hardware testing and assembly.
• Proficiency in PCB design software such as Altium, Kicad, Eagle, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in PCB debugging, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and manual soldering/rework tools.
• Experience working in clean room environments and adhering to ESD protocols.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Desired Job Qualifications

• Experience designing electronics assemblies specifically for use in space applications.
• Experience with the NASA GEVS standard.
• Experience with IPC Class board assembly standards.
• Experience with EMI/EMC and magnetics analysis and testing.
• Experience designing and building wiring harnesses for EGSE and flight use.
• Experience integrating custom‑designed electronics into larger spacecraft systems.
• Experience designing and implementing grounding and shielding schemes at the spacecraft level.

Job Details

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Salary Range: $130K-170K
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance