Lead Lunar Avionics & Harness Architect

Astrolab

Hawthorne (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 220,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k) plan with match
Flexible PTO
Lunch stipend
On-site snacks

Job summary

Astrolab in Hawthorne, California seeks a Lead Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer to own the end-to-end harness lifecycle for lunar rover power and data networks, from architecture to manufacturing specs.

You'll lead design, qualification under lunar conditions, SEE/TID mitigation, and serve as technical authority across teams, mentoring engineers.

Requires a Bachelor's in STEM and 5+ years spaceflight avionics experience; knowledge of NASA/ECSS standards and CAD tools.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  • 5+ years in spaceflight avionics and wiring harness design.
  • Experience with NASA/ECSS standards for harness fabrication and routing.
  • Proficiency with CAD/EDA tools for harness routing (Siemens Capital, Zuken E3.series, Altium, Creo Harness, CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE).

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical interconnect and harness architecture for lunar flight systems.
  • Oversee harness testing, routing mock-ups, and spacecraft integration.
  • Mentor avionics and electrical engineers across teams.
  • Ensure compliance with NASA and internal standards.

Skills

Leadership
Mentoring
Program execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens Capital
Zuken E3.series
Altium
Creo Harness
CATIA V5
3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

Astrolab in Hawthorne, California seeks a Lead Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer to own the end-to-end harness lifecycle for lunar rover power and data networks, from architecture to manufacturing specs.

You'll lead design, qualification under lunar conditions, SEE/TID mitigation, and serve as technical authority across teams, mentoring engineers.

Requires a Bachelor's in STEM and 5+ years spaceflight avionics experience; knowledge of NASA/ECSS standards and CAD tools.

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