Manager, Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

Job description

As Manager, Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) at Impulse , you will lead the team responsible for designing, building, and deploying electrical ground systems that interface with flight hardware throughout spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations. This team develops reliable, standardized, and modular hardware solutions that enable rapid testing, vehicle integration, and launch execution. In this role, you will guide the team's technical direction, engineering execution, and professional development while working closely with Avionics, Integration, Test, and Launch Operations teams. You'll own the team's priorities, technical standards, and performance, ensuring EGSE hardware meets the demanding requirements of spacecraft development and operations. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of EGSE engineers, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development Drive the design and development of electrical ground systems supporting spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations Establish standardized, modular EGSE hardware architectures and reusable components to improve reliability, scalability, and development efficiency Provide technical leadership and design reviews for electrical interfaces, communication systems, power distribution, grounding, shielding, and hardware integration Collaborate closely with Avionics, Integration, Test, and Launch Operations teams to define requirements and ensure compatibility between ground and flight systems Manage engineering priorities, resources, and schedules to support program milestones Oversee hardware fabrication, integration, verification, and deployment, working closely with engineers, technicians, and operations teams Coordinate with COMSEC and Avionics teams to identify and integrate communications and cryptographic hardware that meets applicable security requirements Establish and maintain high standards for engineering documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), schematics, and design practices Drive root cause investigations, resolve technical challenges, and continuously improve hardware reliability, safety, and performance Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and integrating electrical ground support equipment, avionics hardware, or other complex electrical systems Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams Strong understanding of electrical system design, including power supplies, power distribution, circuit protection, grounding, shielding, and signal integrity Deep understanding of electrical communication interfaces and physical-layer requirements, including differential signaling, termination, impedance matching, and protocols such as Ethernet, RS-422, and CAN Hands-on experience with electrical hardware integration, instrumentation, testing, and troubleshooting Proven ability to lead complex hardware development efforts and coordinate effectively across engineering teams