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Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time | On-site

About the Organization

Evona is partnered with a VC-backed advanced space infrastructure company developing expandable habitat systems for lunar exploration, low Earth orbit, and future deep-space missions.

The team is building large, human-rated expandable structures that combine soft goods assemblies and metallic structures, enabling lightweight, high-volume space habitats for sustained human presence beyond Earth.

The Role

As a Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer, you will define and implement the manufacturing processes, tooling, and build flows required to produce large expandable space habitat structures. You’ll work closely with engineering, quality, and test teams to translate complex designs into repeatable, flight-ready manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document manufacturing processes for expandable habitat structures
• Translate engineering designs into certifiable build and assembly workflows
• Design and support specialized tooling, fixtures, and handling equipment
• Lead integration of soft goods and rigid structures
• Support manufacturing-related testing, qualification, and anomaly resolution
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance and Safety teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
• Strong background in aerospace or spacecraft manufacturing and integration
• Experience with flight-certified manufacturing processes and QA documentation
• Familiarity with NASA or similar human-spaceflight standards
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach to building real hardware

Why This Role

• Work on groundbreaking lunar habitat hardware in a well-funded startup
• See direct impact of your work on flight-bound systems
• Join a small, mission-driven engineering team building the future of human spaceflight

Work Location: In person – Cape Canaveral, FL

Electrical Technician - Harness Assembly

Albuquerque, New Mexico

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician with a strong background in harness assembly to support the production and integration of electrical systems for our Aerospace client This role is hands-on and requires a deep understanding of electrical wiring, cable harness fabrication, and aerospace-grade standards.

Job Purpose:

• Harness Fabrication & Assembly – Build, route, and install electrical harnesses, ensuring proper terminations, crimping, and soldering according to aerospace standards.
• Wiring & Integration – Assist in the assembly and installation of electrical components, including connectors, circuit boards, and avionics systems.
• Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation – Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings to ensure accurate builds.
• Testing & Troubleshooting – Perform continuity tests, insulation resistance checks, and troubleshooting to verify harness integrity.
• Quality Control & Compliance – Ensure all work meets industry and company quality standards, adhering to safety and aerospace regulations.
• Collaboration – Work closely with engineers and other technicians to support system integration and problem-solving efforts.

Experience Required:

• 3+ years of experience in electrical harness assembly, wiring, or related field
• Proficiency in crimping, soldering, and connector assembly
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Strong understanding of cable routing, strain relief, and aerospace/automotive wiring standards
• Hands-on experience using tools such as wire strippers, heat shrink tubing, and torque wrenches
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working in aerospace, aviation, or high-tech manufacturing
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or similar (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, continuity testers, etc.)
• Ability to adapt and troubleshoot in a dynamic R&D environment

If you are interested then please apply today.

Principal Power Electronics - Electrical Power System Architect

San Francisco Bay Area

We are supporting an innovative space company seeking a Senior Power Electronics / EPS Architect to own the design and maturation of a high-voltage spacecraft electrical power system, approximately 400V.

This is a technical leadership role responsible for end-to-end EPS architecture, from solar array interfaces through regulation, storage, distribution, protection, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the detailed architecture of a high-voltage spacecraft power system.
• Define solar array regulation including S3R or MPPT, battery charge and discharge, bus regulation, and distribution strategies.
• Lead DC-DC converter topology selection and design, including protection schemes and derating strategy.
• Address high-voltage space environment risks including plasma interaction, insulation, grounding, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Perform system-level fault analysis and FMEA, define safe-mode behaviors, and support integration with control systems and high-power payloads.
• Define and execute verification, integration, and qualification strategy through PDR, CDR, and flight readiness.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years in power electronics and spacecraft EPS design.
• Strong background in high-voltage DC systems, power conversion, and fault-tolerant distribution
• Experience delivering hardware from concept through test and qualification.
• Experience designing for radiation environments and high-reliability aerospace systems.

This is a high-impact opportunity to architect a mission-critical spacecraft power system in a fast-paced, technically rigorous environment.

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Littleton, CO

Our exciting Space client are inneed of an Electrical Engineer to support avionics development, power distribution, power processing units and power regulating systems for spacecraft and Propulsion systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• The Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer will be responsible for performing design, analysis, and research tasks as they relate to electronics used for avionics, power distribution, power storage and power controllers for microsatellites and Propulsion power processing units (PPU).
• Responsible for medium to large sized projects or components and will be expected to work within the electrical engineering team to solve complex problems and support and mentor more junior engineers in their tasks as they relate to electrical circuit design.
• Develop electronic hardware, including part selection, schematic capture, layout, and fabrication data for circuit board designs Support fabrication, test and debugging of hardware.
• Document test results and customer requirements, assist with the development of production procedures for designs.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 10+ years experience in electrical circuit design, with a focus on power converter design, with preferred experience in spacecraft electronics design.
• Proficient in Circuit analyses such as gain/phase analysis, stress/derating, reliability, etc.
• Expert in custom, mid-high power (>2kW desired) supply design for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs)
• Proficient with general lab equipment for board bring-up (oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering etc)
• Proficient with testing and debugging circuitry.
• Proficient with schematic capture/PCB layout software
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with Altium software – other similar tools fine
• Experience with SiMetrix and/or LTSpice – other similar tools fine
• Simulation Tools Experience with GitLab and Jira
• Knowledge of space environments and design implications

If you are interested then please apply today.

We are partnering with a leading aerospace engineering organisation delivering advanced optical systems for spaceborne, airborne, and ground-based applications. This team supports the full lifecycle of high-performance optical payloads, from concept development through integration, environmental qualification, and flight readiness.

They are now seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer with a strong optical foundation who enjoys working at the intersection of precision mechanics and high-performance imaging systems.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an engineer who understands optical performance first and mechanical design second. You will work on complex optical instruments supporting imaging across UV, VIS, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR bands, as well as LiDAR and laser communication systems.

You will collaborate closely with optical engineers to translate optical prescriptions into robust, flight-ready hardware that maintains alignment, stability, and performance in demanding aerospace environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead opto-mechanical design of precision optical assemblies and instruments
• Work directly from optical prescriptions to develop mounts, barrels, benches, and structural architectures
• Perform tolerance analysis and contribute to optical error budgets
• Support alignment, integration, and test of optical payloads
• Evaluate optical performance impacts from thermal, structural, and dynamic loads
• Contribute to environmental qualification including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with optical, thermal, electrical, and systems engineers
• Support technical proposals and concept development efforts

What We’re Looking For

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Aerospace, or similar
• 8+ years of experience supporting optical system development
• Strong understanding of optical fundamentals, imaging performance, and alignment principles
• Experience working with multi-spectral systems, LiDAR, or laser-based payloads preferred
• Background in precision structures, kinematic mounting, and stability design
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
• Familiarity with FEA tools such as Ansys or NASTRAN
• Experience supporting optical integration and performance verification
• US Person status required

Preferred

• Zemax experience
• MATLAB or Python for optical data analysis
• Experience working on space-qualified hardware

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical optical systems where performance, stability, and precision truly matter. If you enjoy solving complex optical challenges and seeing hardware go from design to flight, this role offers real technical depth and ownership.

Senior Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Littleton, CO

Our exciting Space client are in need of a Senior Staff Power Electronics Engineer to Design custom mid-high power (>2kW desired) supply design for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) to be used on Spacecraft / Propulsion Systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• The Senior Staff Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for performing design, analysis, and research tasks as they relate to electronics used for avionics, power distribution, power storage and power controllers for microsatellites and Propulsion power processing units (PPU).
• Responsible for medium to large sized projects or components and will be expected to work within the electrical engineering team to solve complex problems and support and mentor more junior engineers in their tasks as they relate to electrical circuit design.
• Develop electronic hardware, including part selection, schematic capture, layout, and fabrication data for circuit board designs Support fabrication, test and debugging of hardware.
• Document test results and customer requirements, assist with the development of production procedures for designs.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 10+ years experience in electrical circuit design, with a focus on power converter design, with preferred experience in spacecraft electronics design.
• Proficient in Circuit analyses such as gain/phase analysis, stress/derating, reliability, etc.
• Expert in custom, mid-high power (>2kW desired) supply design for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs)
• Proficient with general lab equipment for board bring-up (oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering etc)
• Proficient with testing and debugging circuitry.
• Proficient with schematic capture/PCB layout software
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with Altium software – other similar tools fine
• Experience with SiMetrix and/or LTSpice – other similar tools fine
• Simulation Tools Experience with GitLab and Jira
• Knowledge of space environments and design implications

If you are interested then please apply today.

An innovative aerospace technology company developing high-reliability communication systems for space and airborne platforms is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for a hands-on quality leader who combines Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive measurable operational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities and implement root cause countermeasures
• Lead Kaizen events and cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• Develop and execute Value Stream Mapping (VSM) roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma principles across engineering and manufacturing teams
• Mentor and develop internal Lean practitioners
• Conduct machine capability (CmK) and measurement system (GR&R) studies
• Support AS9100 / ISO9001 audits and QMS compliance activities
• Develop and track performance metrics to drive operational excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related field preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working within AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• Proven experience leading Kaizen events and eliminating waste
• Strong background in Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills

Preferred

• Aerospace or high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• AS9100 / ISO auditor experience

Director of Quality & Reliability

Los Angeles, CA

My client is a bleeding edge Deep Tech company working in one of the most exciting sectors around and they are looking for a Director of Quality and Reliability to oversee organizational quality, hardware reliability, and design assurance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a hardware production environment and understand that controls need to be built directly into production processes.

This role will require you to constantly ask “what is the right way to do this” and never settle for “how has it always been done.”

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work directly with engineering, production and operation in a hardware-focused fashion to streamline builds while reducing variation and non-conformances.
• Support other departments as they develop and implement their quality requirements and procedures; drive accountability and enforcement to process owners.
• Own and manage internal quality program, ensuring full compliance with applicable standards while maintaining a lean program.
• Manage the corrective action program to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Foster and drive a positive QA culture across all teams.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the quality system by analyzing data, identifying trends, and leveraging lessons learned to enhance QA processes.
• Own the evaluation and disposition of deviations from quality requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, physics, or related technical discipline.
• 10 years of related technical experience (engineering design, quality, reliability, production) in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct responsibility for owning or implementing quality assurance requirements. (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 etc.).
• Experience in management leading a team and interfacing with executives; comfortable negotiating resources and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, within a QA framework.
• Experience in auditing suppliers and/or source inspection at supplier facilities.
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations or ASME certification processes.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge where you can make a real impact, then please apply today.

Account Executive – Defense | Hybrid | Huntsville – Navigation Tech

We’re working with a global navigation and autonomy company already delivering cutting-edge solutions into defense platforms across the U.S. Now, they’re hiring a Account Executiveto drive strategic growth across defense programs.

This role will focus on growing the company’s U.S. defense presence, with an emphasis on land vehicle applications while still covering opportunities across air, sea, and space. You’ll be responsible for driving new business with primes, as well as building long-term partnerships with key defense programs and integrators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with defense primes and integrators.
• Lead capture efforts for U.S. Army and other service programs, with a particular focus on navigation solutions for ground vehicle platforms.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities across defense domains, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Work closely with engineering teams to align solutions with customer requirements.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and key defense forums.

Key Requirements:

• Business development or account management experience in the defense sector.
• Strong understanding of defense acquisition, ideally with exposure to land vehicle programs.
• Experience selling to Tier 1 / Tier 0 primes.
• Ability to engage both technical and procurement stakeholders with credibility.
• Proactive, growth-minded individual with strong relationship-building skills.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a key defense portfolio.

Apply now or get in touch directly with Chloe @ EVONA –

I look forward to hearing from you!

Principal Communication Systems Engineer

Denver, CO

Our exciting Space client in the Denver area are looking for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to work across cutting-edge Communication Systems for Satellites, Spacecraft, and Aerospace systems.

In this position, you will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response.
• Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals.
• Lead development of sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, Link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk reduction.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ideally 7 - 9 years of experience across Space communications.
• Very strong background in communication theory.
• Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and the resulting impacts.
• Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines.
• Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++).
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
• Experience with optical communications systems.
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects.

If you are interested then please apply today!