# Electrical Engineer at Samara Aerospace

- Company: Samara Aerospace
- What the company does: Satellites, evolved. Backed by Techstars.
- Company website: https://samaraaerospace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $160K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-04-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/samaraaerospace/jobs/5182646008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/samara-aerospace-electrical-engineer/

## About the role

The Electrical Engineering team at Samara is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design, layout, and testing of printed circuit boards for spacecraft electronics at our headquarters in San Francisco. This is a startup environment where you will own designs end-to-end, from early concept through production. A strong problem-solving background, hands-on testing skills, and experience with high-density PCB design and electronics integration.

## What they're looking for

- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 1–3 years of professional experience with PCB design and layout using Altium Designer
- Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes, design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles, and assembly techniques
- Strong interest in hands-on hardware development and working in a fast-paced, iterative environment
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines

Tags: Electrical Engineering