Principal Power Electronics Engineer - Planetary Rovers

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in the company

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Home office set up reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend

Complimentary snacks and beverages on-site

Social hour on-site with food and drinks

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Hawthorne, California is looking for a Principal Power Electrical Engineer to lead the development of vehicle power electronics. Ideal candidates should have 15+ years of experience in power electronics design, including roles such as schematic capture and PCB layout. The role offers engaging challenges in a collaborative environment focused on planetary exploration and includes flexibility for remote work, comprehensive health benefits, and an equity ownership plan.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.
• Expertise in solar power, voltage regulation, load management, and fault protection.
• Skilled at performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of vehicle power electronics from clean sheet to flight.
• Develop and implement PCBA requirements and system integration.
• Lead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences.

Skills

Power electronics design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Testing

Solar power expertise

Voltage regulation

Load management

Analog instrumentation

Digital circuits

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE

Excel

Basic electronic lab equipment

Job description

A cutting-edge technology company in Hawthorne, California is looking for a Principal Power Electrical Engineer to lead the development of vehicle power electronics. Ideal candidates should have 15+ years of experience in power electronics design, including roles such as schematic capture and PCB layout. The role offers engaging challenges in a collaborative environment focused on planetary exploration and includes flexibility for remote work, comprehensive health benefits, and an equity ownership plan.