Lead Computing Electrical Engineer

Astrolab

Lead Computing Electrical Engineer responsible for designing electronics for exploration rovers. Collaborating with teams to deliver reliable systems at Astrolab in Hawthorne, California.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHawthorne • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $183,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Hardware Design, including mixed signal PCBA development, schematic capture, and PCB layout using Altium Designer. Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and delivering high-reliability electronic hardware for aerospace and defense applications.

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Electrical Hardware DesignMixed Signal PCBA DevelopmentSchematic Capture and PCB LayoutTechnical Leadership and SupervisionCircuit Simulation and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Mixed Signal ElectronicsPower ElectronicsDigital ElectronicsAnalog ElectronicsCircuit SimulationSchematic CapturePCB LayoutComponent SelectionTesting and VerificationEnvironmental Testing

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProject ManagementPerformance EvaluationCareer Development Support

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerSPICEMicrosoft ExcelOscilloscopesDigital MultimetersPower SuppliesSignal GeneratorsSoldering Equipment

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseHigh-Reliability ApplicationsSpaceflightEngineering Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Computing and GNC hardware subsystems including subsystem architectures, requirements, design, analysis, testing, delivery, and operation of those systems on the vehicle.
Lead the Computing Electrical Engineering team of 5+ people in the development and delivery of system components including vehicle computers, networking, clocking, GNC sensors, servo controllers, and other mixed signal electronics for the vehicle.
Support Computing Engineering direct reports through their technical work, performance evaluations, and career growth.
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 power, digital, and analog circuit PCBAs using Altium Designer.
Design analysis including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, signal integrity, and reliability related.
Unit design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration testing.
Lead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences.
Vehicle assembly, test, and operations support as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
10+ years of professional experience in electrical hardware design, including power, digital, and analog electronics.
2+ years of experience providing direct supervision, technical leadership, or management of engineering personnel.
Experience designing electronic hardware, including schematic capture, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, component selection, integration, and testing.
Experience designing circuits using voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed digital interfaces, precision analog circuitry, and clocking architectures.
Experience performing circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE, Microsoft Excel, or equivalent engineering analysis tools.
Experience using standard electronic laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, signal generators, and soldering equipment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engineering priorities, meet project milestones, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience designing electronic hardware for spaceflight, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications (preferred).
Experience supporting hardware verification, environmental testing, qualification, and production transition (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & 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
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks