Job Title:

Assembly Integration and Test Engineer

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary Range:

From $110,000 to $130,000 depending on experience

About ThinkOrbital:

ThinkOrbital is developing breakthrough technologies to defend, service, and build in space. From pioneering autonomous welding in orbit to long-range X-ray imaging systems for space domain awareness and infrastructure inspection, we are redefining what’s possible in the final frontier. Our team is made up of driven engineers, scientists, and operators who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Position Summary:

We’re looking for an Assembly Integration and Test Engineer to join our team, support all assembly integration and test activities across all our programs and products. This is a hands-on role that will involve close collaboration with a cross-disciplinary team etc.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide engineering oversight and support for the assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace components, subsystems, and full systems in collaboration with dedicated technicians

· Develop and execute test procedures, plans, and documentation to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including design, systems engineering, and quality—to resolve integration and test anomalies

· Support environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, etc.) and analyze data to validate system performance

· Maintain accurate configuration control and documentation of hardware and test setups throughout the program lifecycle, including assembly instructions, hardware trackers, and harness drawings

· Assist in troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective actions during assembly and testing phases

· Interface with suppliers and test facilities to support test activities and deliverables

· Adhere to safety protocols and industry standards in cleanroom, high-reliability, and radiation (X-ray) environments

Mandatory Qualifications:

· Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder

· Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in aerospace assembly, integration, or test.

· Strong understanding of aerospace hardware handling, contamination control, and verification processes.

· Excellent communication and documentation skills.

· Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

· Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership; able to take initiative, work independently, and tackle unfamiliar or ambiguous technical challenges with minimal guidance

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with:

· IPC J STD 001G, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

· IPC A 600, Acceptability of Printed Boards

· NASA STD 8739.1, Workmanship Standard for Polymeric Application of Electrical Assemblies

· NASA STD 8739.4, Workmanship Standard for Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, Harnesses, and Wiring

· ANSI/ESD S20.20, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control

· Radiation Safety Training (X-Ray Cabinets)

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and stock options

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Opportunity to shape next-generation space systems

A small, fast-moving team where your impact is tangible

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary Range:

From $150,000 to $170,000 depending on experience

About ThinkOrbital:

ThinkOrbital is developing breakthrough technologies to defend, service, and build in space. From pioneering autonomous welding in orbit to long-range X-ray imaging systems for space domain awareness and infrastructure inspection, we are redefining what’s possible in the final frontier. Our team is made up of driven engineers, scientists, and operators who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Position Summary:

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team to be the lead contributor for our electrical architecture, design, integration, and testing. This role spans system-level power and communications design through hands-on bring-up and environmental testing, working closely with a cross-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the design and development of satellite payload and drone electrical systems, including:

· Schematics and board layouts for avionics and flight electronics

· Ground support and test equipment

· Hands-on board bring-up, debugging, rework, and failure investigation

· Perform electrical load analysis, component derating, and worst-case circuit analysis

· Define and document system communication architectures (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, LVDS, etc.)

· Define and document power distribution systems ranging from low voltage (<36V) through high-voltage subsystems (20kV – 150kV)

· Lead and support electrical integration and checkout activities during AI&T

· Develop and execute electrical system test plans and support major environmental tests (TVAC, vibration, EMC/EMI, etc.)

· Interface closely with hardware, firmware, software, and program engineers to close design loops and resolve issues

· Support technical documentation, ICD development, and flight configuration control

Mandatory Qualifications:

· Must be a US Citizen

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace electrical design and implementation

· Proficiency in PCB design using Altium or equivalent tools

· Strong experience in system-level electrical design (power distribution, grounding, noise mitigation)

· Working knowledge of component derating and reliability practices

· Hands-on experience with board bring-up and debugging using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, etc.)

· Experience with soldering, rework, and documenting troubleshooting efforts

· Familiarity with microcontroller programming (C/C++)

· Strong understanding of space environment constraints (radiation, vacuum, vibration, thermal extremes)

· Excellent communication and technical documentation skills

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on, team-oriented environment

· Self-starter with strong ownership mentality — comfortable working independently and tackling ambiguous technical challenges

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience with circuit modelling and simulation tools (LTspice, MATLAB, etc.)

· Experience with high-voltage systems (up to 150 kV)

· FPGA programming and tool familiarity (Microchip PolarFire SoC or similar)

· Real-time image or sensor processing experience

· Experience with drone avionics and electrical systems

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and stock options

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Opportunity to shape next-generation space systems

A small, fast-moving team where your impact is tangible

Job Title:

Lead Avionics Software Engineer

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary Range:

From $130,000 to $170,000 depending on experience

About ThinkOrbital:

ThinkOrbital is developing breakthrough technologies to defend, service, and build in space. From pioneering autonomous welding in orbit to long-range X-ray imaging systems for space domain awareness and infrastructure inspection, we are redefining what’s possible in the final frontier. Our team is made up of driven engineers, scientists, and operators who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Position Summary:

We’re looking for a Software Lead to join our team and own the architecture, development, and delivery of onboard software across our aerospace programs. This is a hands-on role that involves close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, including systems, hardware, and program leadership, to design, build, and deploy reliable flight software. You’ll be responsible for driving technical decisions, guiding development from concept through integration and test, and ensuring our software performs in demanding, real-world environments

Job Description

· Own the onboard software architecture and technical decision-making across aerospace programs, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, system requirements, and long-term scalability

· Design, implement, and maintain embedded Linux-based flight software in C++, delivering robust and reliable capabilities from concept through deployment

· Collaborate with systems, hardware, and program teams to define, refine, and manage software requirements, including derived requirements and verification strategies

· Lead development of low-level drivers and hardware interfaces, ensuring seamless integration across avionics, payloads, and supporting subsystems

· Drive software quality through development and maintenance of unit, integration, and system-level tests, supporting verification and validation efforts

· Support hardware bring-up, system integration, debugging, and validation across lab and flight environments

· Participate in full software lifecycle activities, including architecture definition, development, integration, test, deployment, and on-orbit support

· Contribute to software development processes, standards, and best practices, including code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

· Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder

· 7+ years of experience developing embedded or hardware-integrated software systems

· Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded Linux development

· Experience owning software architecture and delivering systems from concept through integration, test, and deployment

· Hands-on experience interfacing with hardware (e.g., Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART) and debugging system-level issues

· Strong understanding of software architecture principles for embedded or distributed systems

· Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and drive alignment across cross-functional teams

· Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability systems preferred

Preferred skills:

· Passion for space and understanding of space environment

· Experience with flight software or space-based systems

· Experience with multi-threading and utilization of multiple cores

· Familiarity with fault-tolerant or safety-critical system design

· Experience working in resource-constrained or high-reliability environments

· Exposure to lab-based hardware testing and validation workflows

· Experience with GoogleTest or similar C++ testing frameworks

· Experience with Git

What We Offer:

· Competitive benefits and stock options

· Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

· Opportunity to shape next-generation space systems

· A small, fast-moving team where your impact is tangible