Principal Power Electrical Engineer

Astrolab

Principal Power Electrical Engineer at Astrolab focusing on the development of power electronics for rovers. Collaborating with teams to ensure reliable and capable electrical systems.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHawthorne • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $203,000 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in power electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing, with a strong focus on solar power systems and voltage regulation. Proficient in using electronic lab equipment and performing circuit analyses to ensure reliability and performance.

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Power Electronics DesignSchematic CapturePCB LayoutSolar Power ExpertiseCircuit Analysis in SPICE

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Hard Skills

Power Electronics DesignSchematic CapturePCB LayoutCircuit AnalysisTesting and Verification

Soft Skills

Dynamic Environment AdaptabilityInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerSPICEExcelElectronic Lab Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Power DistributionBattery Management SystemsVoltage RegulatorsLoad ManagementAnalog Instrumentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, etc
Develop and implement PCBA requirements, use-cases, and system integration
Schematic capture and PCBA layout for power and analog circuits in Altium Designer
Design analysis including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
15+ 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

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
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