Space Electronics Systems Engineer II
- US citizenship
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This posting states $90k–$130k a year. Open electrical engineer jobs in Colorado post a median of $166k a year, the middle half $137k–$194k, across 163 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
## Company Description Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space. ## Job Description SEAKR is seeking a Space Electronics Systems Engineer II to support the design, development, testing, and integration of electronic subsystems for our next‑generation products.
You will work closely with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver reliable, radiation‑tolerant electronics that meet project specifications. ## Core Responsibilities - Subsystem Design & Implementation – Assist in developing detailed designs for avionics, payload electronics, power‑distribution units, and environmental control systems based on high-level architecture.
Produce derived specifications, block diagrams, and support test planning. - Component Evaluation – Research and recommend commercial or radiation‑hardened components (COTS, rad‑hard) under the guidance of senior engineers to meet mission specifications. - Hardware Prototyping – Participate in prototype build, assembly, and preparation for production-grade manufacturing. - Test Execution & Data Analysis – Execute system‑level test plans (electrical, functional, EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal).
Collect and analyze test data to support verification efforts and report findings. - Systems Integration Support – Help maintain electronic interface control documents (ICDs, EID). Coordinate with hardware, power, software, and mechanical teams to resolve interface issues. - Documentation – Assist in producing design specifications, test procedures, and operational manuals.
Contribute to the living knowledge base for future teams. - Communication – Ability to understand technical requirements, translate customer needs into engineering tasks, and communicate progress within the team. - Team Collaboration – Work effectively within cross‑functional teams, participate in design reviews, and support peer engineers. ## Required Qualifications - Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. - Experience – 2–5 years of systems engineering experience, preferably in the space or defense industry. - Technical Expertise – Solid knowledge of digital and analog electronics design (mixed‑signal, high‑speed).
Familiarity with Requirements Management Environment (RME) tools. Basic understanding of radiation effects (TID, SEE) and mitigation techniques. Experience working with embedded microcontrollers/FPGA. - Testing & Validation – Experience executing electrical, EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, and functional test plans.
Ability to interpret test data for design feedback. - Soft Skills – Good analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
Strong teamwork and adaptability. ## Preferred Skills - Familiarity with RF processing system architecture and testing. - Knowledge of space‑qualified microprocessors or FPGA families. - Understanding of system power calculations throughout a design cycle. - Awareness of space‑qualifying standards: NASA SP‑3008, ECSS‑E‑ST‑20C, MIL‑STD‑1553, SpaceWire, etc. ## Additional Information Compensation: Base salary range is $90,000-130,000/year, depending on qualifications.
SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA. SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
US Citizenship Required Applications will be accepted until 11/20/26.
From SEAKR Engineering's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About SEAKR Engineering
Flight electronics and payload processors built for space.
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