Electrical Engineer (Early)

Starpath Robotics; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Starpath Robotics in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Early) to design, analyze, and qualify avionics systems across product lines. You will own subsystems from requirements through flight execution, collaborating with hardware, thermal, and software teams to meet mission milestones.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, 1+ year space experience, and hands-on PCB design and testing.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications.
• Experience with electrical board design and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own subsystems and components from requirements to deployment.
• Determine qualification testing criteria per spaceflight standards.
• Validate subsystems via testing in simulated launch and lunar environments.
• Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and software teams to meet milestones.

Skills

Electrical subsystems

Space experience

PCB design

Testing methods

cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Data acquisition systems

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 (Early)

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 these systems from developing design requirements through to the flight execution.

Responsibilities

• Own subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment
• Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards
• Validate 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
• 1+ 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
• 5+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications
• Track record of delivering spaceflight hardware across the entire product lifecycle
• Extensive experience with one 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.