Radiation Engineer – Electrical

Sierra Space

. Assist in designing and developing electrical components and systems .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,403 - $106,451 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a foundational understanding of electrical circuits, design tools, and components, with the ability to assist in the design and evaluation of electrical systems. Capable of conducting tests, documenting processes, and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Circuit AnalysisElectrical Design SoftwarePCB Design and LayoutC/C++ or Python for Embedded SystemsSimulation Software (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink)

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Hard Skills

Electrical Circuit DesignCircuit AnalysisTroubleshootingEmbedded Systems DevelopmentPower ElectronicsControl SystemsDesign DocumentationTesting and ValidationElectrical ComponentsDesign Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityInstruction ReceptionMentorship Engagement

Tools & Technologies

CapitalAutoCAD ElectricalAltium DesignerSPICEMATLAB/SimulinkOscilloscopeMultimeterLogic Analyzer

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringCross-Functional TeamsPerformance ImprovementSystem EfficiencyProject Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in designing and developing electrical components and systems
Modify and evaluate existing electrical systems to improve performance and efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical designs meet project requirements and standards
Conduct tests and simulations to validate electrical system and component performance
Document design processes, test results, and modifications
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems and components
Stay updated with advancements in electrical engineering and apply new knowledge to ongoing projects
Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and progress discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
Typically entry-level 0 - 2+ years of experience
Basic understanding of electrical circuits and components
Basic understanding of electrical design tools and equipment
Basic understanding of electrical design tasks
Ability to learn, receive instruction and mentorship from more experienced engineers
Internship or co-op experience in electrical engineering preferred
Exposure to electrical design software such as Capital, AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, or similar tools preferred
Exposure to simulation software like SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar preferred
Understanding of PCB design and layout preferred
Understanding of power electronics and/or control systems preferred
Exposure to microcontrollers, embedded systems, or FPGAs preferred
Ability to perform circuit analysis and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers preferred
Exposure to C/C++ or Python for embedded systems development preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Mentorship from more experienced engineers