Senior Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design, development, and testing of electrical systems for high-altitude balloons.
• Custom battery pack development, BMS design, and UN testing
• Take ownership of PCB design, schematic capture, layout reviews, and vendor interactions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate hardware performance and reliability.
• Guide hands-on build-up and modification of boards for rapid iteration and prototyping.
• Oversee integration of electrical systems with mechanical and firmware subsystems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues across development, integration, and flight operations.
• Document designs, processes, and results to maintain traceability and knowledge sharing.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in electrical system design, prototyping, and testing.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.G., Altium).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves / Preferred Skills:

• Experience with aerospace or high-reliability systems.
• Experience managing RF interference and cross-talk between electronic subsystems.
• Experience with battery pack design, integration, and management systems (e.G., BQ configuration).
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, vacuum, etc.).
• Background in rapid prototyping and small-team hardware development.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware development, or FPGA programming.

Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must be located near Denver, CO

Urban Sky is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.