Electrical AI&T Engineer III - Advanced Programs

Who We’re Looking For 

Quantum Space is developing high-performance spacecraft designed for agility, autonomy, and mission longevity in cislunar space. We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer – EGSE, AI&T to lead the development and integration of electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) systems and to support spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) activities. 

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware development, systems integration, and test execution. You will be a key contributor to ensuring safe and successful vehicle build-up and mission readiness. 

Where You’ll Make an Impact 

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 

What It Takes 

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 

Nice-to-Have Experience 

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 

What You’ll Get 

Ownership – Lead the development and operation of EGSE systems across mission phases 

Innovation – Build custom tools and processes to accelerate integration and test 

Impact – Be a critical enabler for mission readiness and system-level success 

Growth – Join a rapidly growing engineering team at the core of hardware execution 

Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing 

Additional Requirements 

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Apply now. Join us in building the systems that enable Quantum’s spacecraft to launch, integrate, and operate with confidence.