Staff Battery Electrical Engineer
Company: E-Space
Location: Saratoga
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Ready to make connectivity from
space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve
come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to
enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT)
solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth
orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design,
economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with
traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re
intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100%
committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver
actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect
space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. The
Staff Battery Electrical Engineer will participate in all aspects
of the development and test of avionics hardware for E-Space
satellites. The ideal candidate has 10 years of experience in power
and battery electronics design including schematic capture, PCB
layout, and testing. This position will report to the Director of
Electrical Engineering and will work closely with the Electrical,
Software, and Systems Engineering teams. The successful candidate
will be based in our Saratoga, CA office. What you’ll be doing: Own
the development of a spacecraft battery management system
electronics from clean sheet to flight. Develop and implement PCBA
and battery pack requirements, use-cases, and system integration.
Schematic capture and PCB layout of battery circuits using Altium
Designer. Circuit analysis including power related, SWaP,
tolerance, and reliability related. Collaborate on
electro-mechanical design, test, qualification, and manufacturing
of battery packs incorporating this BMS. BMS electronicsdesign
verification testing, qualification and acceptance testing, and
system integration support. Lead design reviews for
inter-disciplinary audiences. Manufacturing and flight support as
needed. What you bring to this role: Bachelor of Science degree in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. 10
years of experience in power electronics design including schematic
capture, PCB layout, and testing. 3 years of experience in battery
pack electrical design. Expertise in battery management
circuitssuch asfault protection, cell balancing,thermal management,
power transmission, power supplies, and precision analog
instrumentation. Awareness of battery pack manufacturing techniques
including cell characterization and welding. Skilled at schematic
capture and layout of complex PCBs. Skilled at performing circuit
analyses in SPICE and Excel. Proficiency with basic electronic lab
equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal
generators, soldering iron, etc. Demonstrated success working in a
dynamic environment. Bonus points for the following: Master’s
degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or
equivalent. Experience designing for space environments including
radiation impacts and mitigation. Proficiency with Altium Designer.
Successful implementation or sustainment of automated battery
manufacturing and test systems. Experience designing rigid-flex
PCBs and general electro-mechanical design familiarity. FPGA coding
experience Automated test scripting experience in Python,Tcl, etc.
This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga
office. The target base pay for this position is $120,000 -
$200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be
determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related
knowledge, skills, and experience. We are redefining how satellites
are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates
with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite
component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s
your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed. E-Space is not
currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who
do not hold work authorization for the location of this role. Why
E-Space is right for you: As a member of our team, you will play a
crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong
sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong
commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global
capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a
smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra
hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet
critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic
work environment with opportunities for professional growth and
development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a
high-growth industry. We want you to make the most of your journey
at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical,
emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their
families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space: • An
opportunity to really make a difference • Sustainability at our
core • Fair and honest workplace • Innovative thinking is
encouraged • Competitive salaries • Continuous learning and
development • Health and wellness care options • Financial
solutions for the future • Optional legal services (US only) • Paid
holidays • Paid time off
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