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Sidus Space · 15 hours ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

Sidus Space is a space mission enabler providing flexible and cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration. The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and selection of satellite subsystems, defining requirements, developing architecture, implementing designs, and verifying subsystems once built.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and manage subsystem architecture and interfaces for the development of a new satellite bus system
Generate requirements, specifications, ICDs, analyses, and test plans. Review documentation, attend reviews, resolve issues, and report results to the customer
Document design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations
Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials, etc
Contribute to specific mission, ground, or space vehicle systems engineering activities. This may include requirements flow down, tracking, verification, and the writing of complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports from advanced studies, special engineering investigations, and similar activities
Support integration, testing, and operational readiness of spacecraft and payloads
Coordinate engineering design packages with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing, quality, and program management
Develop and maintain system power budget
Develop electrical system validation and verification plan
Develop test plans for electrical components and assemblies
Generate verification and validation plans, and work with Integration and Test team to ensure the subsystem meets requirements
Oversee spacecraft testing and review test results
Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers
Adhere to all Quality Management Systems standards and procedures
Treat all team members with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Satellite EPS designAutoCAD ElectricalSpacecraft subsystems integrationRequirements definitionMicrosoft 365Presentation skillsCritical thinkingOrganizational skills

Required

Ten (10) years' direct experience in satellite or spacecraft electrical power system (EPS) design and at least seven (7+) years AutoCAD Electrical (or equivalent) experience with schematic and layout design
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant field. Experience in lieu of education may be considered
Experience with integration and placement of common spacecraft subsystems: power systems (Solar Arrays, Batteries), avionics assemblies, harnessing, ADCS elements, and electro-mechanical subsystems
Knowledge of satellite/spacecraft system reliability, contamination control, EMI, space environments (radiation, surface charging, corrosion, etc.), and human factors is also desired
Experience developing system and subsystem level acceptance and qualification testing of space flight hardware
Familiar with LEO space environments and mitigations
Extensive experience with defining, developing and delivering space qualified hardware
A solid understanding of all aspects of requirements definition, decomposition, and flow-down, architectural trade studies, architectural and interface definition, hardware specifications, interface control, analyses, and verification
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams

Preferred

Commitment to providing the highest quality products and services that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customer, actively pursuing opportunities for continual improvements of service quality
High quality written and oral presentation skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills as well as the proven ability to communicate with other engineers, groups, and management are essential
High level critical thinking and reasoning skills
Good organizational skills with a detail-oriented mindset
Ability to collaborate with many different teams/individuals to reach a common goal by building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation maintaining positive and professional relationships, and contributing to a culture of inclusion

Benefits

Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE
Jeans every day
Regular onsite food trucks
5 Free Company T-shirts for Manufacturing Staff
Paid Time Off
Adjustable stand-up desks
Employee referral bonus program
Education assistance and professional training opportunities
Company golf outings and other social events

Company

Sidus Space

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Sidus Space is a space and Data-as-a-Service company that offers customized solutions and services within the space sector.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$90.23M
2025-12-26Post Ipo Equity· $16.2M
2025-12-22Post Ipo Equity· $25M
2025-09-14Post Ipo Equity· $9.8M

Leadership Team

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Carol Craig
CEO
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Lawrence Hollister
Chief Business Officer
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