Lead Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO /

Space /

Full-Time

/ On-site

Satellite imagery is a historically-scarce resource, whose adoption has been slowed by an unbalanced relationship between price and resolution. In theory, frequent, ultra-high-resolution imagery of Earth has near-infinite applications; in reality, only a sliver of that potential has been realized.

Albedo aims to be the catalyst in unlocking satellite imagery’s latent potential, hoping to expand current applications and propel the discovery of new use cases. Whether our imagery is being used to reduce wildfire risk, assess the environmental impact of global forestry, contribute to timely 3D reconstructions of urban areas, or monitor carbon emissions from industrial power plants, our mission is to get better data into the hands of decision-makers fast. We’re modernizing how satellite imagery is used by providing near real-time access to our ultra-high resolution data.

What We’re Up To: Albedo is developing a novel approach to the earth observation industry, both in space and with our business model. We are intentionally doing things differently by taking (calculated) risks, trying new things, and moving with speed. Our team believes satellite imagery is a valuable resource that should be made accessible, in every sense of the word. We are committed to our customers, ensuring that what we’re building is what they want. We are playing at the edges of how traditional New Space technologies have been approached, and we want to shake up the industry as it stands today.

Who We’re Looking For: Albedo is launching next-generation, ultra-high-resolution imaging satellites to service a global audience through a modern, cloud-based product interface. In order to achieve this goal, we are looking for a team of people who are both passionate about our mission and are willing to put in the work to design, develop, and test an innovative earth observation concept in the commercial industry. The times ahead will be set in a fast-paced, often uncertain environment, but if you are hard-working, kind, and team-oriented, you can expect a rewarding and purposeful experience.

What You'll Do

• • Define, develop, analyze, provide technical oversight of procurement, integrate, and test the electrical power system and related components at all levels of assembly
  • Perform electrical systems integration, including design, prototype/lab integration, and flight verification, to ensure all analog electrical aspects of our system will successfully interoperate
  • Perform electrical systems analyses such as overcurrent, fusing, wire gauge and connector sizing, transient response, battery capacity, and operational voltage limits
  • Define, procure, and integrate electrical power system components: solar arrays, batteries, battery charging circuitry, power distribution, wire harnesses, and point-of-load components
  • Define grounding architecture, detailed grounding design, and grounding-related processes
  • Own and maintain electrical interface control documents between subsystems and components
  • Review and guide subsystem and system EMI/EMC testing to tailor it to our mission needs and address any test findings to an outcome aligned with company objectives
  • Define and implement the system level test and verification activities for the electrical power system, including defining and guiding development of the electrical ground support equipment needed for system integration
  • Lead the resolution of test or operational issues with your hardware, including determining root cause and corrective action
  • Bring and evaluate new and emerging technology options to advance our approach for better cost, SWAP, or performance
  • Be on console during launch and early orbit operations as the lead electrical engineer

Ideal Skills and Experience

• • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus at least 5 years of related experience
  • Experience as a technical team leader, guiding junior electrical engineers, technicians, and working with multiple other disciplines to ensure system closure
  • Industry-proven expertise in electrical power systems and power systems analysis for space missions
  • Proficiency with power supply circuit analysis, wire harness sizing analyses, fusing/overcurrent sizing analyses, transient power system analyses, solar array string sizing analyses, battery discharge and voltage relationships, and ensuring system design closure across both cold low voltage and hot high voltage system conditions
  • Previous experience with EMI/EMC testing, the complexities associated with redundant components, derating for space missions, Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), Electrical Parts Stress Analysis (EPSA), Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), launch umbilical interfaces, and using voltage telemetry on lithium ion cells to estimate actual depth-of-discharge in the presence of measurement uncertainties

What We Believe Are Important Traits For This Role

• • Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively pass on and share your knowledge with others
  • Flexibility: We are a small-team doing a lot of things - a flexible and positive mindset is instrumental for success!
  • A humble and open mind: willingness to accept feedback and consistently improve upon yourself and the product you will be responsible for
  • A high-degree of emotional intelligence: ability to collaborate closely with coworkers in a respectful and empathetic manner
  • Belief in the value of diversity: active appreciation of each person’s unique perspective and realization that diversity produces better outcomes
  • Alignment and willingness to champion Albedo's Core Values

Compensation and Benefits

• • Employee friendly equity compensation
  • Remote-first, asynchronous culture with flexible working hours
  • 4% direct matching 401k
  • Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
  • Parental leave and childcare coverage
  • Relocation bonus for moving to our Denver, CO HQ
  • 20 paid vacation days, yours from day one
  • 10 company holidays and unlimited sick days
  • $100 monthly wellness benefit
  • Team retreats to build relationships in-person

$180,000 - $180,000 a year

The typical range we will target for this role will be within the listed salary range, but the final compensation package will be commensurate with the candidate's experience with individual pay determined by several factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, education, and training. Salary ranges are determined in good faith by role, level, and location.

Albedo does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email or to Albedo employees. Albedo is not responsible for any fees or overhead related to unsolicited resumes.

Full-Time On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel to other possible non-Albedo locations may be required.

Relocation: Relocation for this position is available

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

#LI-Onsite

Additional Requirements: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All persons hired will be required to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Albedo is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Questions? Feedback? Feel free to email us at careers @ albedo.com

Senior Director of R&D

At EVONA we are looking for a Senior Director of R&D to join our client. You will be responsible for the strategic R&D developments across the whole technical stack. Specifically, this role will drive long-term technology development, enabling future success and competitive advantages.
The role is targeted mainly towards upstream technology developments (i.e. new spacecraft sensors, technologies, Earth observation techniques, etc.). We are looking for an experienced technology leader who is part technologist and part manager, to develop, own and drive the company’s long-term technology roadmap.

Responsibilities of your role

• Own the company’s long-term technology roadmap and drive the internal innovation cycle.
• Manage the spin up of technology-specific teams, execution of projects, and spin down or spinout/productization of said teams.
• Manage the funnel of new technologies entering the company, and work with senior leadership and business owners to down select the right technologies to pursue based on the business roadmaps.
• Maintain a map of the industry detailing which cutting edge technologies in the fields the company is active in might be relevant in the next 5 years.
• Explore, evaluate and set up collaborations with external partners to develop and source technologies (e.g. academia, public organizations, startups etc.).
• Help secure internal and external funding for valuable projects.
• Contribute to the technical aspects of proposals for bids, grants, tenders etc.
• Be an internal advisor on technology aspects, strategically supporting other areas of the business where needed.
• Be an external technical point of contact for the company, representing at conferences, events, etc. evangelising the company’s technology prowess.
• Maintain the budget of this R&D group.

Basic Qualifications/Experience

• 10+ years of work experience in complex engineering projects
• 5+ years of experience managing complex engineering projects, major changes and initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience with “hard tech”/“deep tech”, including electromechanical systems (e.g. space, defense, vehicles, aircraft/drones, medical equipment, consumer electronics), measurement and sensors, software, algorithms, and AI/ML
• Experience recruiting, coaching and retaining high-performance and specialist technical teams.
• A history with hands-on experience developing systems (e.g. systems design, CAD design, PCB design, software development etc.) at one point during the career.
• Experience with project management of large interdisciplinary, multi-year projects.
• Experience working with customers and external stakeholders (e.g. academia, public organizations, startups etc.)
• Experience with system architecture and systems engineering.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Comfortable with travel to visit Spire offices, partners, conferences, trade shows etc.
• Experience working with SMEs outside of their own field of expertise.
• Can design from first principles, supports open-minded thinking.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities with a problem-solving aptitude.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience as R&D director, VP Engineering, CTO or other senior leadership roles.
• Experience in the aerospace sector, particularly in earth observation and satellite subsystem and sensor development.
• Experience in geospatial data science and analysis (e.g. Earth observation systems, weather forecasting etc.).
• Experience with high-reliability systems in extreme environments (e.g. space, deep sea, desert, etc.).
• Experience with manufacturing of electromechanical systems, including supply chain management.
• Background in radio communications, remote sensing, data science etc.
• Significant international and cross-cultural experience.

Configuration Management Lead

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York is looking for a Configuration Management Specialist to assist in the daily execution of our PLM system. The ideal candidate has experience in PLM systems and configuration management processes in an engineering or aerospace environment. In this role you will help shape the culture around knowledge management and product definition at York. You will be empowered to shape enterprise-wide procedures with the aim of balancing quality, agility and the appropriate level of control required for a production environment. The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented team player with a passion for processes and data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the engineering teams to author, release, and maintain our product BOMs, program specific Configuration Management Plans and document management plans for key program artifacts.
• Work with engineering, program management, operations, and supply chain for continuous improvement processes.
• Understand department procedures to ensure the proper processing of change orders, the accurate release of engineering items, and the appropriate effectivity dispositions are properly implemented.
• Help develop and maintain training documentation for the proper use of configuration management PLM system, and ensure rules are enforced to meet customer and business requirements.
• Work with project teams to identify configuration items, process releases and changes and maintain the design configuration to ensure accuracy for the enterprise.
• Perform other specialized functions on project basis, as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of experience executing configuration management in software systems, ideally a Product Lifecycle Management system, including workflow driven methodologies.
• Experience with process development
• Ability to read engineering drawings, ICDs, and other technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with the broader engineering, business teams, vendors, partners, customers and the IT community.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with model-based definition for type design data
• Experience with Arena and Acumatica
• Experience working in an agile development methodology

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

Job Description

EBAD’s continued growth requires an engineer for the position of Integrated Product Team Lead, Electronics, reporting to the Electrical Team Product Development Manager. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer with technical, project management, and process improvement skills to grow as a leader into a new role and gain new experiences.

Responsibilities:

The Integrated Product Team Lead is a technically oriented project manager for electronics based development programs, focused on detailed project planning and execution. This role will lead a cross functional team through the development of complex electronic systems; translating the project schedule into daily tasks and identifying and removing roadblocks for the team.

Creating a cohesive team and leading the product team through the electronics development process in support of overall program milestones, deliverables, and objectives.

Ensuring electronics development process is adhered to and appropriate steps are included in the project plan. Leading the team through the process during upset conditions to recover and get back on track.

Working with Program Management to ensure customer non-recurring deliverables (SDRLs), reviews (e.g. CDR) and development hardware are planned to support the overall program needs.

Creation and regular maintenance of detailed (Level 4) project schedule.

Management, oversight, and regular communication of team action items.

Ownership of a visual system to lead project team meetings to communicate and align on priorities, measure project team performance, and communicate project status.

Providing leadership and coordination of the design, development, and qualification activities needed to achieve hardware and non-recurring deliverables.

Understanding task interdependencies and managing shifting priorities.

Facilitating internal communication for regular status and issue resolution.

Advises Program Manager on significant schedule risks and impacts.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics/Electrical is preferred)

Electronics engineering education or product development experience preferred

Aerospace and Defense product development experience preferred

At least 3 to 5 years of experience in the field of project management or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with product development and/or complex production operations is preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification not required but desirable.

Required experience includes problem solving/root cause analysis, leadership of multi-function technical teams, project management, technical writing and cost estimating experience.

Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products

Strong interpersonal and written communication

Proficient with Microsoft office suite software (Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.