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Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO

Why LeoLabs?

At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

As a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop the electronics that power our next-generation radar systems. You will own complex board-level hardware from concept through production, working across mixed-signal, power, timing, and control electronics to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and building hardware that moves quickly from the lab into the field. 

This position is based in the Colorado Springs area and requires regular onsite collaboration with government stakeholders. You will work closely with LeoLabs' RF, mechanical, embedded software, manufacturing, and systems engineers to develop and integrate advanced radar hardware. 

You will be responsible for: 

  • Design and develop complex PCBAs and electrical subsystems for next-generation radar hardware 
  • Own board-level hardware from requirements and schematic capture through layout, bring-up, validation, and production 
  • Design mixed-signal, power, timing, and control electronics for demanding operating environments 
  • Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and electrical validation in the laboratory 
  • Work closely with RF, mechanical, embedded software, manufacturing, and systems engineers to integrate complete hardware systems 
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal engineering teams to support program execution 
  • Support prototype builds, design reviews, and manufacturing transition activities 
  • Develop engineering tools, test software, and automation using Python where appropriate 
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical design practices and engineering documentation 

 Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline 
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance 
  • 7+ years of experience designing complex board-level electronics 
  • Strong experience with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software 
  • Experience developing hardware from concept through production 
  • Strong mixed-signal design fundamentals, including power integrity, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC-aware layout 
  • Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, and electrical validation 
  • Experience using LTspice for circuit simulation 
  • Experience developing engineering tools or test automation using Python 
  • Familiarity with Arena or another PLM system 
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. personnel security clearance

 Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering 
  • Active Top Secret security clearance; SCI eligibility is a plus 
  • Experience designing electronics for radar, aerospace, defense, communications, or other mission-critical applications 
  • Experience with FPGA, embedded processor, or high-speed digital hardware 
  • Experience supporting hardware through manufacturing and deployment 
  • Experience working directly with government customers or program offices 
  • Familiarity with RF system integration 

 Within 1 month, you’ll: 

  • Complete onboarding and become familiar with LeoLabs' radar hardware, development process, and active programs 
  • Build an understanding of current electrical designs, development tools, and laboratory workflows 
  • Begin supporting ongoing hardware development and integration activities 

 Within 3 months, you’ll: 

  • Take ownership of a board or electrical subsystem under active development 
  • Drive prototype bring-up, validation, and design iteration 
  • Build strong working relationships with government stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams 

 Within 6 months, you’ll: 

  • Lead the execution of multiple board-level hardware developments from design through prototype validation 
  • Support hardware integration, manufacturing, and deployment activities 
  • Become a trusted technical contributor across the Hardware Engineering organization 

 Within 12 months, you’ll: 

  • Deliver multiple electrical designs into production 
  • Serve as the electrical engineering lead for major hardware development efforts 
  • Help shape future radar hardware through thoughtful design, technical leadership, and strong execution 

 Compensation 

Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location. The base salary range for this position $212,000 + bonus + stock options + benefits  

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

 ITAR Requirements 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website   

 

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