- Experience designing PCBs for spacecraft payloads, synthetic aperture radar systems, or electronically-steered RF arrays.
- Proficiency with 3D ECAD/MCAD co-design workflows and mechanical constraint management.
- Knowledge of IPC Class 3 and NASA or MIL specifications for PCB fabrication and assembly.
- Exposure to high-power or high-voltage design practices and power-integrity simulation tools.
- Layout skills for Power and Signal Integrity
- Knowledge of thermal transfer through PCB materials is a plus
- Experience with high frequency RF routing principles and circuits.
- Experience developing mission-critical hardware for space and/or defense environments.
- Significant experience designing complex multi-layer PCBs with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, SERDES, JESD, Ethernet).
- May require occasional travel to fabrication partners or testing facilities.
- Flexibility to support critical program milestones during extended hours when necessary.
Concerned you do not meet all the requirements? Not a problem - please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kapta Employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Commerce as applicable.
Kapta Space does not engage with external recruiters or agencies without prior written agreement. If you are a recruiter (individual or agency) and wish to engage with Kapta Space for talent acquisition, please email hr@kaptaspace.com.