At Jemba9, we are redefining the future of space by partnering with leading technology companies and transforming their innovations into space-worthy solutions. We “Spacify” advanced designs—adapting them for the extreme conditions of space, building product assurance artifacts, and controlling production and test to achieve true flight readiness. At the same time, we’re developing powerful tools to accelerate the entire engineering lifecycle, from concept through production. We’re looking for engineers who are passionate about building real spacecraft hardware and excited to contribute to innovative engineering tools—and, as a fast-growing startup, ready to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed to make our mission successful.
Now hiring
- Digital Module Engineer
- Power Module Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
Competitive Pay
Equity participation through incentive stock options
Health / medical insurance
Dental and vision
PTO and holidays
Competitive 401(k)
Qualified candidates, please send your resume and any other information you would like to share to careers@jemba9.com
Position Title: Digital Module Design Engineer
Reports To: VP of Engineering
Location: Hybrid: Longmont, CO and Remote
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date: September 20, 2025
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Digital Module Design Engineer with a proven track record of delivering high-reliability digital electronics for space applications. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in the design, test, and delivery of on-board electronics modules that have achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9. This role requires deep technical expertise across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, integration, and verification testing, as well as demonstrated experience working with customers, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and verification of digital electronics modules for space applications, including but not limited to:
- Processing systems
- Hardware accelerators
- Data routing
- Data storage units
- Avionics modules
- Digital communications electronics
- Execute the full engineering lifecycle:
- Requirements capture and traceability
- Concept development and trade studies
- Component selection, Schematic capture and layout instruction preparation
- Timing analysis, circuit analysis, and other relevant design analyses
- Design release, integration, and verification at test
- Prepare for and present at internal and external design reviews, ensuring technical readiness and compliance with requirements.
- Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to support component selection, procurement, build, and assembly readiness.
- Engage directly with customers during design reviews, requirement clarifications, and technical discussions.
- Generate and maintain engineering documentation, analysis reports, and verification results.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of experience designing digital electronics for space or aerospace applications.
- Demonstrated experience delivering multiple TRL-9 space-qualified designs.
- Proficiency in EDA tools for schematic design and layout preparation.
- Strong expertise in timing analysis, circuit analysis, and verification testing.
- Hands-on experience preparing and executing design reviews with customers.
- Proven ability to support supply chain, manufacturing, and test functions.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Familiarity with radiation-tolerant design practices and parts selection.
- Knowledge of space qualification standards (e.g., IPC, NASA, MIL, ECSS).
- Experience fault tolerance, redundancy, and high-reliability design practices
- Strong system-level thinking and ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Hands-on experience with lab testing of digital hardware and systems
Additional Information
- Full-time employment
- Salary range $100k – $140k
- Equity participation through incentive stock options
- Health/medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO benefits
Position Title: Power Module Design Engineer
Reports To: VP of Engineering
Location: Hybrid: Longmont, CO and Remote
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date: September, 20 2025
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Power Module Design Engineer with a strong background in the development of high-reliability power electronics for space applications. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience designing, testing, and delivering space-qualified power modules that have achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9. This role requires hands-on expertise across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through design, build, and verification at test, as well as experience working with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and verification of space-qualified power modules and units, including but not limited to:
- DC/DC converters
- Power distribution units (PDUs)
- Point-of-load regulators
- Battery management and charging circuits
- Power conditioning and protection circuits
- Low noise, analog signal conditioning circuits
- Perform the full engineering lifecycle:
- Requirements analysis and flow-down
- Concept design and trade studies
- Component selection, Schematic capture, and layout instruction preparation
- Electrical analysis (load, transient, thermal, EMI/EMC, derating)
- Hardware release, build support, and verification at test
- Prepare and present material for design reviews with internal teams and customers.
- Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing to ensure design producibility, component availability, and compliance with space standards.
- Develop test plans and execute verification and qualification testing.
- Generate and maintain engineering documentation, analysis reports, and compliance evidence.
- Engage directly with customers during design discussions, reviews, and delivery milestones.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in power electronics design for space or aerospace systems.
- Demonstrated experience delivering TRL-9 power modules for flight applications.
- Strong knowledge of DC/DC converter topologies, regulation techniques, EMI/EMC filters, and protection circuits.
- Proficiency with EDA tools for schematic capture and layout instruction development.
- Expertise in power electronics analysis (thermal, transient, EMI/EMC, derating).
- Experience preparing and executing customer-facing design reviews.
- Ability to support supply chain, manufacturing, and test organizations in design release.
- Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Familiarity with radiation effects on power electronics and mitigation techniques.
- Knowledge of space-grade standards (e.g., MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, IPC-2221, NASA/ECSS requirements).
- Experience with fault tolerance, redundancy, and high-reliability design practices.
- Hands-on experience with lab testing of power hardware (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal chambers, etc.).
Additional Information
- Full-time employment
- Salary range $100k – $140k
- Equity participation through incentive stock options
- Health/medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO benefits
