Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer at Capella Space


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Capella Space is Hiring

Job Info:
  • Company Capella Space
  • Position Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
  • Location Louisville
  • Source Empllo
  • Published June 12, 2026
  • Category Design
  • Type Full-Time
  • Salary $146k - $182k


Job Description

📋 Description

  • Own full electrical design lifecycle for spaceflight PCBA from concept to flight
  • Collaborate with RF, mechanical, software, FPGA/SoC, and operations teams
  • Guide EE team on topics; present across disciplines; conduct reviews
  • Lead design reviews and feedback to shape solutions
  • Define test plans and verification strategies for flight readiness
  • Drive board bring-up and debugging; integrate firmware/software/FPGA with embedded systems

🎯 Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • 8+ years designing and debugging PCBAs
  • Proficiency in Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools
  • Hands-on with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers
  • Digital buses: I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet
  • Board bring-up, test planning, and design verification workflows
  • Experience with contract manufacturers; DFM reviews; production issues
  • Strong documentation habits and organizational skills

🎁 Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Stock option grants for new hires
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Generous parental leave
  • Paid flexible time off policy
  • Monthly phone stipend

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