Lead Power System Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is seeking a Lead Power Systems Electrical Engineer to lead the Power Electrical Engineering team and oversee development and testing of electrical power systems for Astrolab rovers. The role is based in Hawthorne, CA.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in spacecraft power systems engineering and 10+ years in power electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in spacecraft power systems engineering.
• 10+ years in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Power Electrical Engineering team and participate in all aspects of development and test of electrical power systems and components for Astrolab rovers.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Power electronics design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Testing

Job description

Company Overview

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world‑class team.

Avionics Team

The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical systems and hardware on Astrolab’s electric rover vehicles and ground support equipment. We work collaboratively with all teams at Astrolab to provide exceptionally capable and reliable electronics to serve our missions.

Position: Lead Power Systems Electrical Engineer

The Lead Power Systems Electrical Engineer will lead the Power Electrical Engineering team and participate in all aspects of the development and test of electrical power systems and components for Astrolab rovers. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in spacecraft power systems engineering and 10+ years of experience in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.

This position will report to the Director of Avionics Engineering and will be based in our Hawthorne, CA office.