Observable Space
Electrical Engineer, Photonics
About this role
Observable Space is seeking an Electrical Engineer specialized in Photonics to design and validate photonic and electro-optical systems for space applications. The role involves integrating advanced optics with electronics to support high-performance sensors and imaging systems in challenging environments.
What you'll do
- Design electrical systems for photonic subsystems
- Develop schematics and PCB layouts for analog circuits
- Optimize signal chains for various photodetectors
- Ensure signal integrity in high-sensitivity systems
- Validate high-speed interfaces for imaging systems
- Collaborate with optical engineers on system performance
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years in electrical engineering with photonics focus
- Expertise in analog and mixed-signal design
- PCB design and debugging experience
- Knowledge of photodetectors and signal chains
- Familiar with high-speed interfaces and data systems
- Understanding of signal integrity and noise analysis
- Proficient with lab instruments for system debugging
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Observable Space
Observable Space builds advanced telescope and observatory systems for space-based and terrestrial applications, developing integrated hardware and software solutions for next-generation space infrastructure. The company is hiring electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, photonics specialists, test engineers, and full-stack software engineers to design, validate, and optimize these complex systems.
View all jobs at Observable SpaceLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a low-noise signal chain you've designed for a photodetector or imaging sensor. How did you approach noise mitigation at each stage?
- Describe your experience with PCB design for high-speed interfaces like MIPI, LVDS, or JESD. What signal integrity challenges did you encounter and how did you solve them?