Position Overview
Parallax Space is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer with a solid focus on PCB design to support the development of spacecraft electronics, payload electronics, avionics, test hardware, and mission-enabling electrical systems.
This role will contribute directly to the design, layout, build, test, and production transition of circuit boards and electrical assemblies used in high-reliability space systems. This role will work across schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout coordination, board bring-up, electrical testing, troubleshooting, design documentation, and cross-functional integration with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on PCB development experience, strong electrical engineering fundamentals, disciplined documentation habits, and the ability to move quickly while maintaining the rigor required for aerospace hardware.
Key Responsibilities
PCB Design & Electrical Development
Design and support development of printed circuit boards for spacecraft, payload, avionics, power, communications, sensor, and test applications
Develop schematics, select components, define interfaces, and support PCB layout for mixed-signal, digital, power, and high-reliability electronics
Work with layout resources to define stackups, routing constraints, impedance control, power distribution, grounding, EMI/EMC considerations, and manufacturability requirements
Support design decisions related to signal integrity, power integrity, thermal constraints, derating, reliability, and environmental performance
Create and maintain design documentation including schematics, BOMs, interface control documents, assembly notes, design notes, and revision records
Board Bring-Up, Test & Troubleshooting
Perform board bring-up, electrical checkout, functional testing, debugging, and failure analysis on prototype and production electronics
Develop and execute test procedures for PCBs, cable harnesses, electrical assemblies, and integrated systems
Use lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters, and environmental test equipment
Identify root causes of electrical issues and drive corrective actions through design updates, process improvements, or supplier feedback
Support verification and validation activities for flight hardware and engineering development units
Avionics, Payload & System Integration
Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical,



manufacturing, and mission teams to ensure electrical designs meet system-level requirements
Support development of avionics interfaces, payload electronics, sensor electronics, power distribution, command/data handling, and ground support equipment
Contribute to interface definition, connector selection, harness coordination, grounding schemes, and electrical integration planning
Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews, integration activities, and technical issue resolution
Manufacturing & Production Transition
Support transition of PCB designs from prototype builds into repeatable production and flight-ready configurations
Partner with manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers on DFM, DFA, DFT, assembly yield, inspection criteria, and process feedback
Review fabrication and assembly outputs, resolve nonconformances, and support supplier technical communication
Develop rework instructions, assembly guidance, test fixtures, and production support documentation as needed
Engineering Process & Documentation
Maintain disciplined design records, revision control, BOM accuracy, requirements traceability, and engineering release documentation
Support configuration management and engineering change control processes
Contribute to requirements development, verification planning, risk tracking, and technical trade studies
Help improve electrical engineering workflows, design standards, test practices, and reusable templates as the company scales
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
3-7 years of electrical engineering experience with direct PCB design, development, test, or production support responsibility
Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB development using tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, KiCad, or similar
Experience supporting mixed-signal, digital, power, sensor, communications, or embedded electronics development
Strong electrical troubleshooting and lab test skills,



including use of common electronic test equipment
Understanding of PCB layout fundamentals including grounding, power distribution, impedance control, EMI/EMC considerations, manufacturability, and testability
Ability to read and create schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, test procedures, and engineering documentation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering and hardware development environment
Eligibility to access ITAR/EAR-controlled information
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing electronics for aerospace, defense, spacecraft, launch, robotics, automotive, medical device, or other high-reliability hardware environments
Experience with avionics, payload electronics, power electronics, RF interfaces, FPGA/SoC support circuitry, embedded systems, or sensor electronics
Familiarity with IPC standards, PCB fabrication and assembly processes, and contract manufacturer coordination
Experience with environmental testing, vibration testing, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC testing, or qualification campaigns
Experience with component derating, radiation considerations, fault tolerance, redundancy, or reliability analysis for space or defense applications
Familiarity with PLM, configuration management, requirements management, and engineering release workflows
Experience supporting government, DoD, NASA, SDA, or national security space programs
Core Competencies
Ownership
PCB Design Discipline
Technical Curiosity
Problem Solving
Hands-On Execution
Documentation Rigor
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Bias for Execution
Mission Focus
Why Join Parallax Space Join a team building critical infrastructure for the future of space. At Parallax Space, you will work on real hardware, real missions, and meaningful national-scale challenges alongside a high-performing team of engineers, operators, and builders.
This role offers the opportunity to own meaningful electrical design work, develop PCB hardware that supports flight systems, and help build the engineering foundation of a rapidly scaling aerospace company.
Compliance Parallax Space is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Certain positions may require eligibility to access export-controlled information under ITAR/EAR regulations and/or the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

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📌 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER III, PCB Design & Avionics (Ontario)
🏢 Parallax Space
📍 Ontario