Senior Electronics Engineer

About SPHERICAL

SPHERICAL is transforming semiconductor chip design using agile techniques and model-based engineering approaches. We leverage advancements in software to empower engineers while significantly increasing productivity by 10x. Our mission is to create high-quality electronics tailored for the space industry, including power products, with plans to expand into computation in the future.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Electronics Engineer with experience in design for space applications to join our world-class engineering team. As part of our mission to build the world's best satellites by leveraging microchip design, you will play a crucial role in designing the next generation of space systems, with complete ownership of the design, verification, and test of the space hardware you develop. If you are looking for a challenge with ownership and the ability to make an impact on engineering projects while working with leading space companies then this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design complex electronic systems:
  • Analyse requirements, derive internal requirements, and architect systems to fulfill them
  • Collaboratively define microchip specifications and interfaces
  • Design PCB assemblies of the system
  • Lead the test and qualification of systems for high-reliability use in a space environment
• Be the main point of contact for technical matters with the external PCBA assembly supply chain
• Lead technical reviews with customers and high-profile organisations, like ESA.
• Set an example of high-quality and principled design within SPHERICAL
• Support and inspire junior engineers

Possible But Not Required

• Grow into an engineering leadership role
• Assist in microchip architecting, design, and testing

Required Qualifications

• Strong PCB design and layout skills
• Experience with space and PA/QA standards such as ECSS
• Familiar with reliability analyses like FMECA, WCA and PSA
• Good understanding of power electronics
• Familiarity with requirements management
• Understanding of full electronics life-cycle (design, manufacture, test, qualification)
• Desire to thrive in fast and dynamic development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FPGAs
• Knowledge of basic mechanical modelling + thermal design
• Project management skills
• A minimum of BSc/Beng, or equivalent, in Electronics Engineering

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to change the way satellite systems are designed and built, bringing Apple's system-driven IC design approach to the space industry

• Join a growing startup with funding secured from private venture capital and public bodies like the European Space Agency and the European Innovation Council
• Work with highly ambitious, skilled, and experienced team members with strong technical track-records across satellite and semiconductor technology development combined with skilled commercial and fundraising capabilities
• An empowered work environment where you are encouraged to take a leading role in the team's work reshaping industry paradigms

We Believe In You

An empowered work environment where you are encouraged to take a leading role in the team's work reshaping industry paradigms.

Skilled Team

Work with highly ambitious, skilled and experienced colleagues with strong track-records across satellite and semiconductor technology combined with skilled commercial capabilities.

Growth Trajectory

Join a growing startup with funding secured from private venture capital and public bodies like the European Space Agency.

Industry Changing

A unique opportunity to change the way satellite systems are designed and built. We are bringing Apple's system driven IC design approach to the space industry.

Practicalities

• Full time
• Based in the Randstad area, Netherlands
• Hybrid working environment, min. 1 day/week onsite to build strong team dynamic, focused work from home possible other days
• Reporting to Marcos Compadre, Head of Electronic Systems

If you're passionate about electronic systems engineering and eager to contribute to innovative projects in the space industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Important!

If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you. Your ability to creatively solve complex challenges and practical experience in designing/building/coding technology tops specific qualifications or tools.

Studies have shown that women and other marginalized groups apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the qualifications. However, at SPHERICAL, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.