Electrical Engineer (Space & Defense)

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer (Space & Defense) role is an onsite position based in Thousand Oaks, CA. Compensation is specified as $60 - $115 per hour. This role supports the design, manufacture, integration, and testing of critical spacecraft components for high-profile clients like NASA and Boeing. The role exists to oversee the full product lifecycle of space-based electronics, from initial concept through manufacturing and support. The engineer will utilize simulation tools, design PCBs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful system integration and project delivery.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and test space-based electronics
• use simulation tools like Spice
• design and layout PCBs using Altium
• oversee full product lifecycle
• collaborate with other departments
• troubleshoot design issues
• prepare project reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

space technology

pcb design

altium

spice

thousand oaks ca

contract

day shift

aerospace

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Gold Level PPO Health Insurance (75% covered), competitive compensation, accelerated career growth, fun company activities.

Why this role

Experience with GaN FET and C programming is a plus.

About the employer

Jobot is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.