Lead Computing Electrical Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWest 132nd Street, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, 90250, United States
About the Company
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.
About the 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 collaboratively with all teams at Astrolab to provide exceptionally capable and reliable electronics to serve our missions.
About the Role
The Lead Computing Electrical Engineer will lead the Computing Electrical Engineering group and participate in all aspects of the development and test of Avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. This position reports to the Director of Avionics Engineering and is based in our Hawthorne, CA office. The ideal candidate will drive the transition of mixed signal PCBA development from clean sheet to flight, ensuring robust performance in space environments including radiation impacts and mitigations.
Benefits and Culture
Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration. We offer equity ownership in the company, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and mental health support), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our culture supports work-life balance with flexible PTO and parental leave, alongside on-site perks including a weekly lunch stipend, complimentary snacks and beverages, a monthly social hour, and home office setup reimbursement.
Work location
Work model: On-site
West 132nd Street, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, 90250, United States
Hawthorne, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop mixed signal PCBA from clean sheet to flight including requirements and architectures
- check_circleLead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences
- check_circleSupport vehicle assembly, test, and operations as needed
- check_circleDesign for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigations
- check_circleLead the Computing Electrical Engineering team in developing vehicle computers and mixed signal electronics
- check_circlePerform schematic capture and PCB layout for power, digital, and analog circuits using Altium Designer
- check_circleConduct design analysis for power, size, mass, signal integrity, and reliability
- check_circleOwn computing and GNC hardware subsystems including architecture, design, testing, and operations
- check_circleSupport direct reports through technical guidance, performance evaluations, and career growth
- check_circleExecute unit design verification, qualification, and system integration testing
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- verified10+ years of experience in power, digital, and analog electronics design
- verified2+ years of team leadership experience
- verifiedProficiency with Altium Designer
- verifiedExperience with voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high speed data interfaces
- verifiedExperience with circuit simulations in spice
- verifiedExperience with electronic lab equipment
- verifiedDesign for space environments including radiation impacts
Nice to Have
Experience with design for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigations.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleEquity ownership in the companycheck_circleComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health supportcheck_circle401(k) plan with company matchcheck_circleFlexible PTO and parental leavecheck_circleHome office set up reimbursementcheck_circleWeekly lunch stipend plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-sitecheck_circleMonthly social hour on-site with food and drinks
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Altium Designer, Spice, Excel, Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, DMM, Signal Generators, Soldering Iron.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab
What does a Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab will develop mixed signal pcba from clean sheet to flight including requirements and architectures; lead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences; support vehicle assembly, test, and operations as needed; and design for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigations.
What are the requirements for this Lead Computing Electrical Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab position, applicants should have: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent; 10+ years of experience in power, digital, and analog electronics design; 2+ years of team leadership experience; Proficiency with Altium Designer; Experience with voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high speed data interfaces; and Experience with circuit simulations in spice.
Where is the Lead Computing Electrical Engineer role at Astrolab located?expand_more
Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab is based in West 132nd Street, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, 90250, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Lead Computing Electrical Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Astrolab has listed this Lead Computing Electrical Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Lead Computing Electrical Engineer role?expand_more
Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Lead Computing Electrical Engineer role at Astrolab?expand_more
Key skills for Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab include Schematic Capture; PCB Layout; Altium Designer; Spice; Excel; Power Supplies; Oscilloscopes; and DMM.
What education is required for Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
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Lead Computing Electrical Engineer at Astrolab is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.