Senior Electrical Engineer at LeoLabs

Menlo Park, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Defense, Space TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BSEE (or equivalent) with 7+ years of experience in PCB design for complex mixed-signal systems
Expert proficiency in Altium Designer, including library and database management
Proven ability to take designs from schematic through layout, fabrication, and bring-up
Strong understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerances
Experience with power distribution, grounding, and EMI/EMC best practices
Excellent documentation and version control habits within a collaborative hardware team environment
MSEE or equivalent advanced degree (preferred)
Experience designing multi-board systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead PCB layout and collaborate on schematic design for radar subsystems including power, control, timing, and RF boards
Own and maintain LeoLabs’ Altium libraries, templates, and eCAD standards across multiple design teams
Develop and communicate best practices for layout, stack-up, grounding, and routing of high-speed and high-current designs
Collaborate closely with RF, mechanical, and embedded software engineers to ensure robust integration
Interface with manufacturers to drive DFM/DFT improvements and resolve production issues
Support prototype bring-up, board validation, and troubleshooting through hands-on lab testing
Contribute to overall electrical architecture and system-level design reviews

Skills

PCB Layout

Schematic Design

Altium

eCAD

Electrical Integration

RF Engineering

Embedded Systems

LeoLabs

Satellite tracking and collision avoidance services

About LeoLabs

LeoLabs offers critical information services to satellite operators and businesses in the low Earth orbit (LEO) sector through their LeoLabs Vertex™ platform. Their services include automated satellite tracking, collision avoidance, on-console support, and mission risk assessment, all designed to enhance the safety and success of space operations. LeoLabs stands out from competitors with its global phased array radar network that provides reliable data delivery across both hemispheres. The company's goal is to ensure efficient and safe space operations for its clients.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$108MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Starfish Space challenges LeoLabs' market position.

Rapid radar tech development by competitors may outpace LeoLabs' current offerings.

Reliance on government contracts exposes LeoLabs to funding and policy change risks.

Differentiation

LeoLabs offers automated satellite tracking and collision avoidance services in low Earth orbit.

Their LeoLabs Vertex™ platform provides comprehensive space situational awareness services.

The global radar network ensures reliable data delivery across both hemispheres.

Upsides

Partnership with UK Space Command enhances LeoLabs' role in ISR satellite development.

U.S. Air Force funding boosts LeoLabs' next-gen radar technology for VLEO tracking.

NOAA contract extension strengthens LeoLabs' position in U.S. space traffic coordination.

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