Hardware Design Engineer

Department: RDO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina, Hybrid

Satellite Platform

Hardware Design Engineer 

About Satellogic

Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation satellite and data company. We design, manufacture, and operate our own fleet of satellites, the Aleph-1 constellation, which delivers high-frequency, high-resolution imagery plus full-motion video.

Earth Observation imagery and data are key to monitoring change at scale, informing critical decisions, and ultimately helping solve the world’s most pressing problems. Our mission is to democratize access to this information, making it affordable and available for those who need it across a wide range of industries, from climate monitoring and agriculture, to energy, infrastructure and many more. We want to do our part in building a world where every organization is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

With a team of around 150 employees spanning 4 countries, Satellogic is a diverse group of purpose-driven professionals across software development, satellite engineering, operations, data science, manufacturing, and sales. We are excited to welcome team members who push the limits, get things done, and never stop learning—all while being humble, honest, and empathetic.

About the team

As a hardware design engineer you will be a part of the Electronics team. The team is responsible for the design of all electronic devices of our satellites, the definition of design standards for the company and the delivery of fully tested devices. You will be reporting to the Head of Electronic Engineering Discipline as well as the Project Manager of your assigned projects.

The team is always learning and trying to push the limits, relying in part on the diversity of people’s profiles and backgrounds.

About the position

As a hardware design engineer you will:

• Implement aerospace hardware devices based on low level requirements.
• Design and document electronic hardware devices, assemblies and its harnesses for our satellites.
• Interact with PCB manufacturers during development and prototype 
• Develop Hardware Validation procedures and write code in order to test prototypes.
• Review PCB designs for manufacturability and space flight qualification.
• Proactively identify and implement design improvements to optimize existing hardware performance and manufacturability.
• Monitor emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions for satellite systems.
• Participate in the definition and improvement of the team guidelines.

The preferred location is Buenos Aires.  Availability to travel is required, specifically to the plant facilities in Montevideo.

About you 

Required experience:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience working in high-tech hardware design.
• Experience in testing and debugging of hardware devices.

• Use of PCB Layout software, preferably Altium Designer.

Required skills:

• Strong design background in digital and mixed-signal circuits.
• Multi-layer high speed signal routing of PCBs such as LVDS, PCI-Express, USB, Ethernet, etc.
• Basic programming in Python and C and use code version control tools (git).
• Familiar with Linux OS.

• Language: Working proficiency in written and oral in both English and Spanish.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of IPC standards regarding PCB design, fabrication and assembly.
• Basic knowledge of MCAD tools such as Nx, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar.

What we value:

• Flexibility and agility: be comfortable with an ever-changing and fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Initiative: identify improvement opportunities, provide feedback, design solutions.

• Eager to learn: about your field and related ones.
• Autonomy: ability to navigate ambiguity, make technical decisions, and carry projects across the finish line without constant supervision.

Diversity Commitment 

Satellogic values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We are convinced that hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline will drive innovation, generate new solutions, and deliver a superior product to our global customer base. We work to build an equitable and inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can come together to do their best work.

Please feel free to specify your pronouns following your name on the application.

Learn more about Satellogic

To learn more about us please visit satellogic.com and follow us on twitter (@Satellogic) and LinkedIn

Applicant Data Privacy Statement

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