# Spacecraft Electrical Power Engineer > Raydar · Los Angeles, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-26 **Salary:** USD 130,000–150,000 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description About the company Our client is a space technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the electrical power design for a spacecraft, covering generation, conditioning, distribution and battery systems, and take high-voltage hardware from early prototype through qualification and integration testing. The role suits an experienced space electrical engineer who can work independently on hands-on hardware problems. What you'll do \- Own the electrical power subsystem for a spacecraft, spanning power generation, conditioning, distribution and batteries. \- Design high-voltage power distribution hardware that performs reliably in vacuum, accounting for charging, plasma and electrical breakdown effects. \- Monitor battery health for high-voltage packs and keep electrical components working together across the vehicle. \- Move hardware from prototype to flight using breadboarding, schematic capture, PCB layout, bench testing and debugging. \- Lead electrical hardware through assembly, integration, testing and environmental qualification. ## Requirements What we're looking for \- Several years of electrical engineering experience in the space industry. \- Hands-on experience with spacecraft power systems, including solar arrays, power control units, battery management and high-voltage distribution. \- Background in advancing electronics through structured design reviews and controlled-change qualification programs. \- Prior work developing or validating high-voltage power circuitry for orbital conditions, covering vacuum breakdown, corona discharge and insulation. \- Familiarity with space environment design standards such as charging, radiation, thermal-vacuum testing and EMI/EMC. \- Experience with spacecraft electrical power system design and power management and distribution architecture. \- U.S. citizen or green card holder. Bonus points \- Prior involvement with small spacecraft prototypes or technology demonstrators. ## Benefits Compensation and benefits \- Base salary: USD 130,000 to 150,000 per year \- Health, dental, vision and life insurance \- Unlimited paid time off \- 401(k) retirement plan Location and work model \- Los Angeles, California, United States \- On-site \- 5 days in-office per week \- Full-time ## Apply [Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/07B1F20CBE/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)