Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

lunaroutpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost is seeking a Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer to lead end-to-end electrical hardware for spaceflight and lunar surface systems. You will own architecture, schematics, PCB layout oversight, bring‑up, and verification, coordinating with mechanical, thermal, software, harnessing, and systems teams.

The role emphasizes high‑speed interfaces, power architectures, radiation-tolerant electronics, and mentorship of junior engineers, while interfacing with NASA customers and partners in a

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 8+ years of professional aerospace electrical hardware experience.
• Experience with spaceflight hardware design/qualification.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and board-level power design.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical hardware design for spaceflight systems from concept to flight.
• Own requirements, schematics, PCB layout oversight, bring-up, and verification.
• Design mixed-signal circuits with digital, analog, sensing, and power interfaces.
• Develop board-level power architectures (DC/DC, POE, sequencing, protection).
• Support high-speed designs (LVDS, Ethernet, SpaceWire, PCIe) with signal integrity focus.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, and systems engineering for integration.
• Mentor junior engineers; interface with NASA customers and partners.
• Perform prototype builds, bring-up, debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Plan and support verification and test campaigns (ENV, EMI/EMC, system tests).
• Prepare technical documentation for SRR/PDR/CDR and flight readiness.

Skills

Analog & digital circuit design

PCB layout & schematic capture

Power regulation & DC/DC

High-speed interfaces

Spaceflight hardware design

Altium Designer

System-level hardware design

Test & debug

Mentor engineers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity’s presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth.Lunar Outpost is seeking a Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, and maturation of complex electrical hardware for spaceflight and lunar surface systems. This role focuses on end‑to‑end ownership of electrical hardware—from architecture and schematic design through layout, test, and integration, with a balanced emphasis across power, digital, analog, and high‑speed interfaces. Your work will not only contribute to pioneering lunar missions, but also to technologies with the potential to benefit humanity on Earth. Collaborating with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to solve challenging hardware problems in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of electrical hardware for spaceflight systems, prototypes, and ground support equipment
• Own electrical hardware from concept through flight, including requirements, schematics, PCB layout oversight, bring‑up, and verification
• Design and review mixed‑signal circuits incorporating digital logic, analog interfaces, sensing, control, and on‑board power conversion
• Design board‑level power architectures, including DC/DC converters, point‑of‑load regulation, power distribution, sequencing, and protection
• Develop and support high‑speed electrical designs (e.g., LVDS, Ethernet,SpaceWire, PCIe, or equivalent interfaces) with attention to signal integrity
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, software, harnessing, and systems engineering to ensure robust hardware integration
• Supportcomponentselection(processors, FPGAs, memories, connectors, converters) with consideration for spaceflight environments
• Guide hardware trade studies and architecture decisions based on performance, reliability, risk, cost, and schedule
• Participate in prototype builds, board bring‑up, debugging, and root‑cause analysis using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Plan and support verification and test campaigns including functional, environmental, EMI/EMC, and system‑level testing
• Prepare and review technical documentation supporting design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), qualification, and flight readiness
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers, establishingbest practices for electrical design and documentation
• Interface with NASA customers, partners, and vendors as a technical authority for electrical hardware

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience developing electrical hardware for aerospace, spaceflight, or other safety‑critical systems
• Demonstrated experience with spaceflight hardware design, qualification, or flight support
• Hands‑on experience designing high‑speed electrical systems, including schematic design and layout‑aware signal integrity considerations
• Experience designing radiation‑tolerant or space‑rated electronics
• Strong foundationin analog and digital circuit design, including power regulation, data interfaces, sensing, and control
• Demonstrated experience with board‑level power design, including DC/DC conversion, point‑of‑load regulation, power sequencing, and protection circuits
• Experience supporting board bring‑up, integration, and troubleshooting in laboratory and vehicle environments
• Proficiencywith Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout coordination, and design release
• Familiarity with aerospace or NASA standards, review processes, and documentation expectations
• Ability to independently own complex hardware designs and make sound engineering tradeoffs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced hardware development environment
• U.S. Person *

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering
• Experience supporting NASA programs such as Artemis, ISS, Commercial Crew, or comparable missions
• Experiencedesigning toSpaceVPXor related modular space avionicsarchitectures
• Experiencewith designing high voltage, highpower electronics up to 120V
• Familiarity with high‑reliability PCB design practices for harsh environments (thermal cycling, vibration, vacuum)
• Experience with FPGA‑or processor‑based systems and embedded interfaces
• Experience with EMI/EMC design and mitigation for spaceflight hardware
• Prior experience in an aerospace startup or agile commercial space organization

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
• Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
• Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar OutpostInc.is an equal opportunity employer.Lunar Outpost Inc. doesnot discriminateon the basis ofrace,color,religion, sex (including pregnancy,sexual orientation,and gender identity),national origin, ethnicity,age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Allemployees,including executives andhuman resources personnel, are expectedtoconduct themselves with professionalism andtreat others withdignityandrespect in accordance with this policy.