Spacecraft Lead Electrical Engineer

NewSpace Technical; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Flexible PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading aerospace startup in Hawthorne, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design of electronic systems for lunar and Martian exploration. Key responsibilities include prototyping PCBAs, ensuring hardware qualification for space applications, and mentoring a team. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and over two years of experience in PCB design and debugging. This role offers a competitive salary and equity options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience designing, building, and debugging PCBAs.
• Proven ability to take hardware from prototype through production.
• Must meet ITAR/EAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, prototyping, and testing of PCBAs for motion control, power management, and communications.
• Drive projects from concept through manufacturing, assembly, and rapid test cycles.
• Build and mentor a fast, coordinated electrical engineering team.

Skills

Leadership qualities

PCB design and debugging

Electronic systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Location: Hawthorne, California, United States

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Package: $130K – $180K Base + Equity + Benefits + Flexible PTO

Are you an electrical engineer ready to take ownership of hardware that will power the next era of lunar and Martian exploration? Want to design electronics that go from rapid prototypes to space-ready systems?

On offer is the opportunity to join a high-growth startup developing a full-stack lunar propellant production system, from excavation to refueling landing craft. You’ll lead the design, manufacture, and testing of all electronic devices across the product line, driving down costs and enabling hardware to thrive in extreme environments.

Join a team at the forefront of industrializing space. You’ll define system requirements, prototype electronics for power, motion, and communications, and ensure hardware is qualified for space applications.

This position would suit an electrical engineer with strong leadership ability, hands-on PCB experience, and a passion for building hardware that supports humanity’s path to becoming a multi-planet species.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, prototyping, and testing of PCBAs for motion control, power management, and communications.

• Define and justify system requirements, conducting trade studies and documenting decisions.

• Drive projects from concept through manufacturing, assembly, and rapid test cycles.

• Interface with mechanical teams to ensure seamless hardware integration and manufacturability.

• Establish qualification and acceptance test criteria in line with aerospace standards (e.g., NASA SMC-S-016).

• Build and mentor a fast, coordinated electrical engineering team.

• Support test campaigns with custom harnesses, fixtures, and support hardware.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

• 2+ years of experience designing, building, and debugging PCBAs.

• Proven ability to take hardware from prototype through production.

• Strong leadership qualities with the capability to coordinate a high-performing team.

• Hands-on experience with electronic systems integration and testing.

• Must meet ITAR/EAR requirements (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee)

Application Instructions

If you’re excited to lead the design of electronics that will power off-world industry, please click to apply or send your resume to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Engineering, and Administrative

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology

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