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Orbion Space Technology · Headquarters · Electronics · first seen 2026-07-16

About the Role

Orbion Space Technology is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Houghton, Michigan. You will work with our electrical R&D team, contract manufacturing partners, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to support current products and develop state-of-the-art electronics hardware for spacecraft electric propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

Drive conceptual design, architecture trades, and requirements for novel spacecraft electronics.
Create and support electrical designs throughout the entire product lifecycle: part selection, schematic capture, board layout, manufacture, and test.
Collaborate with analysts to develop parts stress, thermal, radiation effects, and vibroacoustic analyses.
Drive development, planning, and execution of risk-reduction, acceptance, and qualification test campaigns.
Create and review documentation including test plans, test procedures, work instructions, and electrical schematics.
Incorporate Design-for-Manufacture (DFM) and Design-For-Test (DFT) principles through development, first article builds, and volume production.
Use manufacturing test data and trends to drive improved design requirements.
Collaborate with Manufacturing on special fixturing and test equipment for manufacturing and test operations.
Lead product failure investigations in an integrated product team environment, driving necessary design, manufacturing, or test changes.

Minimum Requirements

Must meet definition of a US Person.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar from an ABET accredited program.
2+ years' experience developing electronic hardware for space, aerospace, automotive, or similar high-reliability applications.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision.
Hands-on development experience with at least two of the following: analog circuit design (filters, amplifiers), digital/FPGA design, power electronics (switching converters, linear regulators, magnetics), or digital peripherals (memory arrays, ADCs, DACs).
Proficiency with PCB design software (e.g. Altium) and circuit simulation tools (e.g. SPICE).
Proficiency with typical electrical test equipment: DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, loads.
Demonstrated hands-on electronics skills including soldering, rework, polymerics, or cable/harness fabrication.
Familiarity with the electrical engineering product lifecycle from requirements development through operations.
Willingness to travel occasionally (10%).

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years' experience developing electronic hardware for space, aerospace, automotive, or similar high-reliability applications.
Experience with qualification and acceptance testing of electronics for extreme environments (TVAC, shock, vibration).
Experience with space radiation effects on electronics.
Experience with EMI/EMC design principles and testing (e.g. MIL-STD-461).
Experience with EEE Parts and Reliability Engineering, including high-reliability part selection, derating, upscreening, reliability analysis, and familiarity with standards such as EEE-INST-002, MIL-HDBK-217, AEC-QXXX.
Familiarity with Design-For-Manufacture (DFM) or Design-For-Test (DFT) principles.
Familiarity with NASA or IPC workmanship standards such as J-STD, 8739.X, or WHMA-A-620.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing on concrete surfaces and at times sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds from floor level to chest level.
Frequent movement about office to access file cabinets, inventory, and office machinery.
Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment.
Fine motor skills for minute adjustments.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive starting salary based on knowledge and experience. Full-time position located in Houghton, MI. Relocation assistance available. Benefits include flexible work schedule, company-paid health insurance, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days), contribution-matching retirement plan, and short-term disability coverage.