Electrical Engineer EGSE, AI&TQuantum Space • Rockville, MD, US

Electrical Engineer EGSE, AI&T

Quantum Space • Rockville, MD, US

8 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Job Description

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

Position : Electrical Engineer EGSE, AI&T Quantum Space

Location : Rockville, MD

Commitment : Full-time

Who Were Looking For

Quantum Space is developing high-performance spacecraft designed for agility, autonomy, and mission longevity in cislunar space. We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer EGSE, AI&T to lead the development and integration of electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) systems and to support spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) activities.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware development, systems integration, and test execution. You will be a key contributor to ensuring safe and successful vehicle build-up and mission readiness.

Where Youll Make an Impact

Design, procure, assemble, and operate EGSE systems for spacecraft AI&T including power distribution, communications, telemetry / command, RF test, and custom hardware interfaces
Design and build EGSE harnesses for interfacing test equipment and spacecraft systems
Lead spacecraft electrical system integration across avionics, EPS, communications, and propulsion subsystems
Write and execute implementation plans, test procedures, and build documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies observed during integration and test operations
Support vehicle-level environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, EMI / EMC)
Support program milestones including PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR
Operate within cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments around flight hardware
Create technical documentation and interface control documents (ICDs) for EGSE and AI&T handoffs across teams
Develop and run automated test scripts and code for hardware validation and regression testing

What It Takes

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline

5+ years of experience supporting spacecraft flight hardware and integration environments

Experience architecting and deploying EGSE systems including power, command & telemetry, RF, and custom interfaces

Familiarity with spacecraft integration processes and spacecraft build flows

Ability to lead subsystem and vehicle-level electrical integration and testing

Strong skills in technical writing, procedure authorship, and troubleshooting

Experience developing and executing automated test scripts (e.g., Python)

Proficient with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies

Experience with code verification and validation best practices

Familiarity with ESD-safe handling procedures and cleanroom protocols

Strong cross-functional awareness and systems-level thinking

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, iterative environment where priorities shift quickly

Nice-to-Have Experience

Strong background in core EE fundamentals (analog / digital circuits, power, grounding, etc.)

Experience with spacecraft data buses and interfaces (RS422 / RS485, SpaceWire, Ethernet, SERDES, LVDS, CAN, Discrete IO, Cameralink)

Familiarity with avionics system architecture, electrical power system (EPS) architecture, and spacecraft power modeling

Hands-on experience with ECAD tools like OrCAD or Altium for schematic capture, layout, and parts library management

Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTSpice, PSpice)

Experience with FPGA-based systems and HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog)

Certification in NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC-620, J-STD-001, IPC-7711 / 7721

Experience authoring and validating spacecraft electrical system requirements

Project management or test campaign leadership experience

What Youll Get

Ownership Lead the development and operation of EGSE systems across mission phases

Innovation Build custom tools and processes to accelerate integration and test

Impact Be a critical enabler for mission readiness and system-level success

Growth Join a rapidly growing engineering team at the core of hardware execution

Compensation Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the systems that enable Quantums spacecraft to launch, integrate, and operate with confidence.

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