--- title: 'Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer at LeoLabs, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sr-staff-electrical-engineer-leolabs-inc-denver-mv92dzzx5d14' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer at LeoLabs, Inc. - **Company:** LeoLabs, Inc. - **Location:** Denver, CO - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/leolabsinc/jobs/4309122009 ## Job description Why LeoLabs? At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions. We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations. If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here. As a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop the electronics that power our next-generation radar systems. You will own complex board-level hardware from concept through production, working across mixed-signal, power, timing, and control electronics to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and building hardware that moves quickly from the lab into the field. This position is based in the Colorado Springs area and requires regular onsite collaboration with government stakeholders. You will work closely with LeoLabs' RF, mechanical, embedded software, manufacturing, and systems engineers to develop and integrate advanced radar hardware. You will be responsible for: - Design and develop complex PCBAs and electrical subsystems for next-generation radar hardware - Own board-level hardware from requirements and schematic capture through layout, bring-up, validation, and production - Design mixed-signal, power, timing, and control electronics for demanding operating environments - Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and electrical validation in the laboratory - Work closely with RF, mechanical, embedded software, manufacturing, and systems engineers to integrate complete hardware systems - Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal engineering teams to support program execution - Support prototype builds, design reviews, and manufacturing transition activities - Develop engineering tools, test software, and automation using Python where appropriate - Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical design practices and engineering documentation ## Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline - Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance - 7+ years of experience designing complex board-level electronics - Strong experience with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software - Experience developing hardware from concept through production - Strong mixed-signal design fundamentals, including power integrity, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC-aware layout - Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, and electrical validation - Experience using LTspice for circuit simulation - Experience developing engineering tools or test automation using Python - Familiarity with Arena or another PLM system - Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. personnel security clearance ## Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Electrical Engineering - Active Top Secret security clearance; SCI eligibility is a plus - Experience designing electronics for radar, aerospace, defense, communications, or other mission-critical applications - Experience with FPGA, embedded processor, or high-speed digital hardware - Experience supporting hardware through manufacturing and deployment - Experience working directly with government customers or program offices - Familiarity with RF system integration Within 1 month, you’ll: - Complete onboarding and become familiar with LeoLabs' radar hardware, development process, and active programs - Build an understanding of current electrical designs, development tools, and laboratory workflows - Begin supporting ongoing hardware development and integration activities Within 3 months, you’ll: - Take ownership of a board or electrical subsystem under active development - Drive prototype bring-up, validation, and design iteration - Build strong working relationships with government stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams Within 6 months, you’ll: - Lead the execution of multiple board-level hardware developments from design through prototype validation - Support hardware integration, manufacturing, and deployment activities - Become a trusted technical contributor across the Hardware Engineering organization Within 12 months, you’ll: - Deliver multiple electrical designs into production - Serve as the electrical engineering lead for major hardware development efforts - Help shape future radar hardware through thoughtful design, technical leadership, and strong execution ## Compensation Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location. The base salary range for this position $212,000 + bonus + stock options + benefits All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website ## About LeoLabs, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: LeoLabs provides persistent orbital intelligence for space domain awareness, space traffic management, and missile defense via a global, proliferated radar network and AI-powered analytics. - **Entity Type**: Private, Venture-backed (latest round: Grant-II from SpaceWERX, total raised $115M) - **Headquarters**: Menlo Park, California, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Daniel Ceperley (Founder & Chief Operating Officer), John Buonocore (Founder & Chief Technology Officer), Ramsey Price (Founder & Chief Engineer) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Space domain awareness, space traffic management, missile defense, national security. - **Target customers**: Military space commands, civil government agencies (NASA, Department of Commerce), and commercial satellite operators (B2B/B2G). - **Mission/purpose statement**: “To safeguard our way of life on Earth with the living map of activity in space.” ## Products & Services - **Space Domain Awareness (SDA)**: Real-time detection, tracking, characterization, and threat assessment of objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) – delivered via a cloud-based, AI-enabled platform. - **Space Traffic Management (STM)**: Comprehensive data and alerts for collision avoidance, launch support, and maneuver detection. - **Launch & Operations Support**: Post-launch communications support and monitoring to protect high-value assets. - **Multi-Mission Radars**: A proliferated, rapidly deployable radar network (including fixed and mobile “Scout” class) that provides continuous, all-weather coverage. - **Object Catalog**: The most comprehensive commercial catalog of objects in LEO (~25,000 resident space objects, tracking 99.3% of the DoD’s public catalog). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total raised – $115M (as of latest funding round). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: SpaceWERX (U.S. Space Force), Alumni Ventures, STRATFI program, Insight Partners, Velvet Sea Ventures, and 23+ other investors. - **Growth Signals**: - U.S. Government bookings grew over 180% from 2024 to 2025, with $29.4M in contract awards (as of September 2025). - First interagency contract between U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Space Force to license LeoLabs’ Object Catalog. - Selected for NASA Space Act Agreement and the TraCSS commercial collision avoidance pathfinder. - Awarded two SpaceWERX contracts to advance next-generation radars (Indo-Pacific UHF Seeker radar and Scout mobile radar software). ## Competitive Advantages - **Proliferated, multi-mission radar network** providing persistent coverage of LEO that is resistant to denial or disruption. - **AI-powered analytics platform** delivering actionable intelligence and real-time threat alerts. - **Highest quality commercial object catalog** – tracks 99.96% of all satellites and 98.56% of debris in the DoD catalog. - **Deep government relationships** and sole-source contracts, creating a high barrier to entry for competitors. - **Leadership team** with extensive experience in space technology, astrodynamics, and global security. ## Strategic Focus - **Proliferating radar coverage** globally (e.g., new UHF Seeker radar in the Indo-Pacific, Scout mobile radar). - **Expanding interagency adoption** of its catalog for both civil safety (TraCSS) and military security missions. - **Enhancing detection of emerging threats** such as hypersonic objects and activities in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). - **Scaling commercial and international sales** with a Senior VP of International Sales already appointed. ## Why Work Here - **Meaningful Mission**: The company’s purpose is to preserve U.S. and allied advantage in space and enable the space economy. - **Culture Values** (stated): Innovation, Integrity, and Impact. - **Benefits**: Health, Dental & Vision Plans; Health Savings Account; 401(k) with Employer Match; Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account. - **Work Environment**: Offices in Menlo Park, CA, plus team members worldwide. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated; likely office-based with some flexibility for engineering roles. - **Engineering Culture**: Described as “builders at heart” – transforming bold ideas into breakthrough capabilities, moving fast, and pushing boundaries. ## Sources 1. [leolabs.space](https://leolabs.space/about/) 2. [leolabs.space](https://leolabs.space/careers/) 3. [leolabs.space](https://leolabs.space/leadership/) 4. 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