Electrical Engineer II

Build technology that will go to space! Tethers is an aerospace production and R&D company located in Bothell, WA. Founded in 1994, we're nimble, resourceful and fun, and we work on a variety of cool cutting-edge projects in the space industry. Our products include satellite thrusters and de-orbiting solutions, antenna gimbals, robotics, communication and control systems, and in-space manufacturing technology. At Tethers we are still small enough that you will have a huge impact on new and exciting product opportunities yet large enough to provide you the resources needed to launch products. Much larger companies haven’t flown anywhere near the number of products into space that we have. So, if you want to make your mark and be part of the next mission, now is the time to apply.

Why work for Tethers?

• Smart, engaged co-workers who value and support each other’s growth
• Convenient Eastside commute to Bothell with nearby walking trails
• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental/insurance packages
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• 401k retirement plan with generous company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• The team members that work here are awesome!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:  The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for establishing technical specifications, implementing architectures, identifying and coordinating with cross-functional development partners, identifying components, and delivering the final manufacturing-ready design for a variety of Tethers’ space-based systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Develop and design solutions for complex systems or subsystems as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, with specific focus on digital, analog design or power design.
• Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.
• Participate in the review and finalization of detailed subsystem performance requirements, interface control documents, test requirements, integration planning, etc.
• Perform design trade studies and analysis to determine the best approach to meet competing demands of performance, cost, and schedule.
• Responsible for working on improvements and enhancements to existing designs, troubleshooting hardware, failure analysis, test procedure creation, and electronics testing.
• Document test and verification activities at the electrical system and/or subsystem level.
• Conduct reviews and/or provide significant technical analysis and commentary on the system and engineering specification, schematic, and/or verification phases of development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or higher
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Schematic capture (Using Altium or related application) and PCB design, analysis and test experience

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience in designing complex embedded systems with digital electronic systems and mixed signal analog (RF, power entry, SMPS, ADC, DACs, leveling, etc.).
• Experience designing electronics hardware for aerospace or space systems is desired.
• Board bring-up and lab debugging.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design and analysis:  CAD, GD&T FEA, Thermals
• Previous experience in small company, start-up, or growth transition environments highly desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.  Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.  May encounter prolonged periods of sitting.  Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 40 lbs. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE ITAR COMPLIANCE:

• This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
• Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
• TUI participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

COVID-19 POLICY:

• Tethers Unlimited Inc. follows all relevant Federal, State, and Local laws regarding workplace safety, including wearing masks on-site
• All newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment and must provide proof of full vaccination. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) prior to beginning employment.   

Tethers Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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