Electrical Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer at Galaxia you will work closely with mechanical, embedded, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure subsystem compatability of electrical components like the PDU, battery board, and OBC. Responsibilities will include:

Design & Development

• Design electrical architectures for satellite subsystems, including power, avionics, and payload interfaces
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts for flight hardware
• Select and qualify electronic components for space environments (radiation, thermal, vacuum)
• Create and maintain electrical interface control documents (ICDs)

Testing & Verification

• Develop and execute test plans for EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, and functional testing
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level
• Support integration and test campaigns for satellite buses and payloads
• Conduct root-cause analysis on hardware failures and anomalies

Manufacturing & Integration

• Collaborate with manufacturing partners on PCB fabrication and assembly
• Support bring-up, assembly, and integration of flight and engineering units
• Develop test fixtures and automated test equipment (ATE)

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing electrical hardware
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, or similar)
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, multimeters)
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets, schematics, and technical specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Candidates should possess experience or familiarity with several of the following:

• Power electronics, including, DC-DC converters, battery management systems, and solar array regulation.
• Communication protocols, including, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and RS-422/485.
• Space-grade or radiation-tolerant component selection
• FPGA or embedded systems basics
• Soldering and rework of surface-mount components
• Version control and documentation practices, Git, PLM/PDM tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Prior experience in the space, aerospace, or defense industry
• Experience with CubeSat or small satellite platforms
• Familiarity with radiation effects testing
• Knowledge of spacecraft power budgets and thermal considerations
• Experience with harness design and connector selection for flight hardware
• Exposure to regulatory and export compliance processes
• Prior participation in a satellite mission from design through launch

Galaxia offers a comprehensive benefit plan to our employees, including:

Health & Dental coverage – 100% employer-paid for you. Optional family coverage available.

Retirement savings – RRSP with employer match.

Wellness stipend – Monthly contributions towards your health and wellness journey.

Flexible, outcome-driven work – We focus on what you achieve, work in a way that empowers your best.

Learning & development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Home office support – We help you build a workspace that sets you up for success.