Electrical Engineer

Starpath Robotics Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off & holidays

Growth opportunities

Impactful work

Job summary

Starpath Robotics Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Starmine team, focusing on design, analysis, and qualification of avionics systems for space applications across product lines.

The role involves owning systems from requirements to deployment, performing trade studies, defining qualification criteria, and validating hardware in simulated launch and lunar environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications.
• Experience with electrical board design (schematic capture, PCB layout, electrical circuit simulation).
• Experience with electrical testing, equipment and setup (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, data acquisition).
• Strong technical communication and the ability to work in a fast paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Own systems, subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment.
• Conduct trade studies and first-order analyses to define system requirements.
• Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards.
• Validate systems, subsystems and components via testing in simulated launch/Lunar surface environments.
• Work cross-functionally with adjacent teams to incorporate electrical, thermal, and software requirements while meeting integration timelines and system milestones.

Skills

Electrical system design

Spaceflight hardware

PCB layout

Testing & validation

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE or Aerospace)

Advanced degree

Tools

None

Job description

Position Details:

• Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Department: Starmine

• Travel: Occasional

The Mission

Starpath Robotics is developing a full-stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make humans a multi-planet species.

If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging technical problems sound like a dream come true, come join the team!

Electrical Engineer

In this role, you will be a member in the team responsible for the design, analysis, and qualification of all avionics systems at Starpath, across all product lines. Systems include motion control, communications, compute, power management, sensor payloads, and more. You will serve as the responsible engineer on several of these systems from developing design requirements through to the flight execution.

Responsibilities:

• Own systems, subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment

• Conduct trade studies and first-order analyses to define system requirements

• Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards

• Validate systems, subsystems and components via testing in simulated launch/Lunar surface environments

• Work cross-functionally with adjacent teams to incorporate electrical, thermal, and software requirements while meeting integration timelines and system milestones

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• 5+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications

• Experience with electrical board design (schematic capture, PCB layout, electrical circuit simulation, etc)

• Experience with electrical testing, equipment and setup (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, data acquisition, etc)

• Strong technical communication and the ability to work in a fast paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

• 8+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications

• Track record of owning and delivering spaceflight hardware across the entire product lifecycle

• Extensive experience with several of the following:

  • Embedded system design

  • Environmental testing for space environments

  • Power system design

  • Rapid board prototyping

  • Radiation effects, mitigation, and testing

EAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity:

• Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits:

At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:

• Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.

• Professional growth opportunities through training and development.

• The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.