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We develop automated facilities and payloads that enable biological research and small-scale manufacturing in microgravity, advancing health and technology products that create value here on Earth.\nWe are hiring electrical engineers to join our EE team, which develops the electrical and embedded systems that power this work. We are looking for people who excel at hands-on development and troubleshooting and can help turn designs into reliable, working systems. You do not need equal expertise in PCB design and firmware development; your responsibilities will reflect the focus of your position.\nWe will consider candidates at Levels I, II, and III for these positions. Responsibilities, technical independence, and leadership expectations will reflect your experience and the level of the position.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDepending on your position’s focus and experience level, your work may include:\nRepresent the Electrical Engineering team on multiple, interdisciplinary spaceflight projects.\nDevelop/assist with technical design documentation (requirements, diagrams, experiment protocols, etc.) and execute on the project electrical systems accordingly.\nImplement and verify electrical systems through various tests along the project lifecycle. Develop associated test plans and action plans based on results.\nAdhere to functional team quality assurance practices to ensure high quality EE products.\nServe as the primary electrical engineering representative for spaceflight projects by leading electrical integration and assisting with build, testing, checkout, and quality assurance.\nTake initiative to coordinate inter-project team communication to solve project issues as they arise and ensure success on assigned projects.\nParticipate in external stakeholder and internal team communication in a professional manner.\nIdentify improvements in standard project electrical systems to improve reliability, usability, and scalability.\nLead and/or assist with IRAD projects when assigned.\nContinually review, learn, and discuss with other team members about applicable NASA safety requirements and regulations that apply to electrical engineering designs for spaceflight projects.\nResearch existing industry electrical engineering platforms that could positively impact current or future company designs.\nTravel to support customer or partner projects and launches.\nRequirements\nQualifications, Skills and Experience Required:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline \nExperience appropriate to the position level. Level I candidates may demonstrate relevant skills through coursework, projects, or internships; Level II candidates should have professional experience developing and testing electronics or embedded systems; Level III candidates should have 5+ years of related engineering experience and the ability to independently lead technical work in their area of focus\nRelevant skills and hands-on experience building, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting Electronics Hardware and/or Embedded Systems, with depth appropriate to the position level\n Electronics hardware: Hands-on hardware integration and testing including sensor selection and interfaces, cable and connector design, electrical safety, system integration (PCBS, sensors, actuators, mechanical interfaces, firmware, etc), and general engineering troubleshooting and verification techniques\n Firmware / Embedded systems: C/C++ programming, assembly languages, RTOS, microcontroller architectures, device drivers (sensors, comm modules, storage, actuators, etc.), debugging tools, version control, bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms, and common buses and protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, USB, Ethernet, etc)\nUnderstanding of electrical safety, design verification, and engineering quality practices\nStrong communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and technical coordination skills\nHelpful Experience\nSpace industry experience is helpful at any level\nMaster’s degree or advanced training in a related technical discipline\nHigh-speed, RF, or sensitive analog PCB layout; multilayer stack-up design and thermal management\nPCB fabrication and assembly, device driver development, assembly languages, real-time operating systems, bootloaders, and firmware update mechanisms\nSpaceflight payload development from concept through integration, testing, and mission support\nNASA safety requirements, aerospace design standards, and configuration-controlled development\nTechnical leadership across multiple projects and development of reusable electrical platforms\nSpace Tango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to any legally protected status.\nThese positions may require access to technology or information controlled under U.S. export control laws, including ITAR and EAR. 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