Principal Electrical System Engineer

Location: Westminster, CO
Salary: $56.00 USD Hourly - $57.48 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Principal Electrical System Engineer - Electrical Systems Lead
Location: Westminster, CO
Duration: 1+ year, Temp to Hire
Max Pay Rate: $57.37/hour
Work Environment: On-site (minimum 3 days/week)

Position Overview:

The Principal Electrical System Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team in the development of advanced electronic systems for space-based applications. This role involves full lifecycle engineering-from concept through production and testing-focused on high-reliability, precision electronics for spacecraft payloads and power systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership across systems including optical, mechanical, thermal, RF, software, and power.
• Define and develop electronics solutions for imaging, mechanisms, payload control, mission data processing, and power distribution.
• Serve as subject matter expert in space electronics including focal plane interfaces, power conversion, thermal control, and FPGA-based systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of electrical anomalies at both system and hardware levels.
• Conduct trade studies to guide architectural decisions using heritage designs and emerging technologies.
• Perform system-level modeling, simulation, requirements derivation, and risk assessments using tools like DOORS and MBSE.
• Ensure electrical compatibility and margin across the full system.
• Engage in hands-on design, development, production, and testing.
• Present findings and designs to internal teams and external stakeholders throughout program phases (Proposal, SRR, PDR, CDR, IV&V).
• Mentor junior engineers in electrical subsystem technologies and mission understanding.
• Develop electronics to meet quality and reliability standards for government and commercial space customers.

Working Conditions:

• Work may be performed in office, lab, cleanroom, or production environments.
• Occasional travel and inter-campus commuting may be required.
• May involve exposure to varying weather conditions and use of protective equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• BS or higher in Engineering or related technical field plus 6+ years of relevant experience.
• MS or PhD may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
• Technical expertise in:
• ROIC photodetector arrays
• Motor drives (3-phase, voice coils, steppers) and feedback systems (resolvers, encoders)
• Analog circuitry for thermal control, telemetry, and biasing
• FPGA closed-loop control
• DC-DC conversion, power distribution, grounding, and EMI mitigation
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Systems thinking mindset with experience across full system lifecycle.
• Proficiency in interface and design documentation, PCB design, and electronics packaging.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering aerospace or space-based electronics systems.
• Familiarity with TOR-level design standards including Worst Case Analysis (WCA) and Part Stress Analysis.

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