Quantum Space · 20 hours ago
Electrical Engineer – EGSE, AI&T
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expQuantum Space is developing high-performance spacecraft designed for agility, autonomy, and mission longevity in cislunar space. They are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer – EGSE, AI&T to lead the development and integration of electrical ground support equipment systems and support spacecraft assembly, integration, and test activities.
Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Generous leave
FSA
401(k) matching
Equity sharing
Company
Quantum Space
Quantum Space provides data buy services, deploys spacecraft, and performs space logistics for partners.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$16.06MKey Investors
Sporos Capital PartnersMaryland Department of CommercePrime Movers Lab
2025-03-11Private Equity
2025-02-19Grant· $0.06M
2024-06-25Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Benjamin Reed
Co-Founder and CIO
Recent News
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