Staff Power Electrical Engineer

Staff Power Electrical EngineerDepartment: AvionicsEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Hawthorne, CaliforniaReporting To: Jake PeeryCompensation: $170,000 - $226,000 / yearDescriptionVenturi 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. 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 collaborative with all teams at Astrolab to provide exceptionally capable and reliable electronics to serve our missions. The Staff Power Electrical Engineer will participate in all aspects of the development and test of power avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. The ideal candidate has 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. What you'll do:Own the development of vehicle power electronics from clean sheet to flight. For example: solar power conversion, battery management systems, power distribution and load management, voltage regulators, etcDevelop and implement PCBA requirements, use-cases, and system integrationSchematic capture and PCBA layout for power and analog circuits in Altium DesignerDesign analysis including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, and reliability relatedPCBA design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration testingLead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences.Manufacturing and flight support as neededWhat's Prepared YouBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. 10+ years of experience in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing. Expertise in solar power, voltage regulation, load management, fault protection, power transmission, analog instrumentation, and digital circuits. Skilled at schematic capture and layout of complex PCBAs. Skilled at performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel. Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering iron, etc. Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment. Additional Responsibilities Design for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigations. What We Offer:Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface explorationEquity ownership in the companyComprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support401(k) plan with company matchFlexible PTO and parental leaveHome office set up reimbursementFully flexible and remote friendly work environmentWeekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-siteOnce a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

Created: 2026-04-02