Electronics Lab Technician

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

You will be a part of the Semiconductor Development Engineering team and will help Lab management work in bring-up of prototypes and hands-on measurements at bench stations. You will also be responsible for maintaining part of the electronic lab with required equipment and supplies. We are looking for an experienced EE technician with excellent Lab management skills, test instrument calibration coordination with vendors, hands-on tool and bench setup assembly, board rework, and facility maintenance.  This position is based in our Saratoga, CA office.

• Board rework (i.e. attach/remove components and add fly-wire for routing by solder)
• Support DUT replacement at test setup for screening or characterization
• Bench setup and tear down
• Assist engineers for test instrument calibration with vendors
• New incoming/outgoing board screening with software and test instruments
• Plan and maintain lab facilities for optimal efficiency

• 5+ years of relevant experience in small engineering labs
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, related field, or relevant experience
• Excellent debugging, optimization, and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of analog/digital circuits
• Passion, diligence, integrity, and an exceptional aptitude
• Team player with excellent conversational and written communication, and negotiation skills

• Satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience
• Hardware testing and validation for silicon IPs
• HW testing and validation with oscilloscope and power measurement equipment
• Ability to work with schematics and PCB layouts
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python

This is a full time, non-exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office.  The target base pay for this position is $35- $45/hour.  The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role if you do not already hold it.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success.  Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals.  In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.  

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference

• Sustainability at our core

• Fair and honest workplace

• Innovative thinking is encouraged

• Competitive salaries

• Continuous learning and development

• Health and wellness care options

• Financial solutions for the future

• Optional legal services (US only)

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off