Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer

About the Team

Venturi Astrolab is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are 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.

The Avionics team is responsible for the electrical systems and hardware of Astrolab's electric rover vehicles and ground support equipment. We work collaboratively across teams to deliver exceptionally capable, reliable electronics that support our missions.

About the Role

The Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer will lead the development and testing of avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. This role is critical in driving the transition from concept to flight, ensuring our electronics can withstand the rigors of space environments. You will own mixed signal PCBA development from a clean sheet through qualification, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements, architectures, and concepts of operations. As a leader, you will guide design reviews, clearly communicating tradeoffs and design intent to interdisciplinary audiences while supporting manufacturing, integration, and flight operations.

Our Culture & Benefits

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration. We offer equity ownership in the company and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support, alongside a 401(k) plan with a company match.

We foster a flexible and remote-friendly work environment with flexible PTO and parental leave. Our Hawthorne, CA office provides a home office set-up reimbursement, a weekly lunch stipend, complimentary snacks and beverages, and a monthly social hour with food and drinks.

Location & Reporting

This position reports to the Director of Avionics Engineering and is based in our Hawthorne, CA office.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

West 132nd Street, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, 90250, United States

Hawthorne, California

Key Responsibilities

check_circleSupport avionics system architecture and requirements development, analysis, and trade studies
check_circleOwn mixed signal PCBA development from clean sheet through qualification and flight
check_circlePerform schematic capture and PCB layout of complex power, digital, and analog circuit PCBAs
check_circlePerform circuit analysis including power integrity, signal integrity, and reliability assessments
check_circleLead PCBA design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration testing
check_circleDesign for space environments including radiation impacts and long-duration reliability considerations
check_circleLead design reviews for interdisciplinary audiences to communicate tradeoffs and design intent

Requirements

verifiedBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
verified15+ years of experience in power, digital, and analog electronics design
verifiedProficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
verifiedDesign proficiency with voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed data interfaces, precision analog instrumentation, and clocking architectures
verifiedExperience with circuit simulations and analysis in SPICE
verifiedProficiency with electronic lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering tools)
verifiedExperience designing for space environments including radiation impacts and long-duration reliability

Nice to Have

Design for space environments, including radiation impacts, mitigation strategies, and long-duration reliability considerations.

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 leaveHome office set-up reimbursement

Company

Astrolab

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

We build rovers for the Moon & Mars.

Venturi Astrolab, Inc., commonly known as Astrolab, operates within the Defense and Space Manufacturing sector from its headquarters in Hawthorne, California. The organization designs, builds, and operates a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers intended to expand human presence across the solar system. This focus includes developing mobility solutions for the Moon and Mars with an emphasis on reliability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. The company leverages over five decades of collective experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and field operations to support these objectives. As an American-owned and operated small business, Astrolab combines its internal expertise with strategic partnerships to drive innovation. The team prioritizes a diverse and inspired workforce, adhering to core values that include transparency, balance, and purposeful action. These principles guide the development of robust products and foster a culture of direct, honest collaboration. By integrating efficient ideation with rigorous testing in their manufacturing and integration facilities, the company aims to deliver high-quality mobility systems. Astrolab invites professionals to explore current opportunities to contribute to the future of planetary exploration and development.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Altium Designer, Spice, Excel, Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, DMM, Signal Generators, Soldering Tools.

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

Frequently asked questions about Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer at Astrolab

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Day-to-day, the Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer at Astrolab will support avionics system architecture and requirements development, analysis, and trade studies; own mixed signal pcba development from clean sheet through qualification and flight; perform schematic capture and pcb layout of complex power, digital, and analog circuit pcbas; and perform circuit analysis including power integrity, signal integrity, and reliability assessments.

What are the requirements for this Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer role?expand_more

To qualify for the Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer at Astrolab position, applicants should have: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent; 15+ years of experience in power, digital, and analog electronics design; Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer; Design proficiency with voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed data interfaces, precision analog instrumentation, and clocking architectures; Experience with circuit simulations and analysis in SPICE; and Proficiency with electronic lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering tools).

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Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer at Astrolab is based in West 132nd Street, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, 90250, United States. This is a hybrid role.

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Astrolab has listed this Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer role as hybrid.

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Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer at Astrolab typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.

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Key skills for Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer at Astrolab include Schematic Capture; PCB Layout; Altium Designer; Spice; Excel; Power Supplies; Oscilloscopes; and DMM.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

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Principal Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer at Astrolab is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.

About Astrolab

As an American-owned and operated small business, Astrolab combines its internal expertise with strategic partnerships to drive innovation. The team prioritizes a diverse and inspired workforce, adhering to core values that include transparency, balance, and purposeful action. These principles guide the development of robust products and foster a culture of direct, honest collaboration. By integrating efficient ideation with rigorous testing in their manufacturing and integration facilities, the company aims to deliver high-quality mobility systems. Astrolab invites professionals to explore current opportunities to contribute to the future of planetary exploration and development.

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