Staff Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer

Astrolab

  • Hawthorne, California
  • 30+ days ago
  • $170,000–$226,000 Per Year

Highlights

Experience designing electronic systems using voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed data interfaces, and precision analog circuitry. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHawthorne, California
Salary$170,000–$226,000 Per Year

Description

Description


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.    

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 Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer will participate in all aspects of the development and test of avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware 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 mixed signal PCBA development from clean sheet to flight. 
  • Develop PCBA requirements, architectures, and con-ops in collaboration with other engineering disciplines. 
  • Schematic capture and PCB layout of complex power, digital, and analog circuit PCBAs using Altium Designer. 
  • Design analysis including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, signal integrity, and reliability related. 
  • PCBA design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration testing. 
  • Lead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences. 
  • Manufacturing and flight support as needed. 


What's Prepared You:


Basic Qualifications 
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field  
  • 10+ years of experience designing power, digital, and analog electronics, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing  
  • Experience designing electronic systems using voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed data interfaces, and precision analog circuitry  

Preferred Qualifications
 
  • Experience performing circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE, Excel, or similar engineering tools  
  • Experience with schematic capture and layout of complex printed circuit boards (PCBs)  
  • Experience using electronic laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal generators, and soldering equipment  
  • Experience designing electronic systems for space environments, including radiation effects and mitigation techniques 

Benefits and Perks


  • Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Equity ownership in the company
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible PTO and parental leave
  • Home office set up reimbursement
  • Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment
  • Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
  • Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

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