Staff Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer

Astrolab

Leading avionics hardware development for planetary exploration rovers at Astrolab. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing design verification and qualification testing.

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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Expertise in mixed signal PCBA development, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and design analysis for power, digital, and analog electronics. Proven ability to lead design verification testing and support manufacturing processes in dynamic environments.

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Mixed Signal PCBA DevelopmentSchematic Capture and PCB LayoutDesign Verification TestingCircuit Simulations in SPICEDesign for Space Environments

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Hard Skills

Power Electronics DesignDigital Electronics DesignAnalog Electronics DesignVoltage RegulatorsFPGAsSoCsHigh-Speed Data InterfacesPrecision Analog InstrumentationMixed Signal IntegrationDesign Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationOwnership

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerSPICEExcelPower SuppliesOscilloscopesDMMsSignal GeneratorsSoldering Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

PCBA DevelopmentDesign VerificationEnvironmental TestingSignal IntegrityRadiation ImpactsMitigation StrategiesLong Duration Reliability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own mixed signal PCBA development from clean sheet through qualification and flight
Define requirements, architectures, and con ops in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams
Perform 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.
Lead PCBA design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration efforts
Drive and present design reviews for interdisciplinary audiences, providing technical leadership and clear trade recommendations
Support manufacturing, environmental testing, and flight operations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
10+ years of experience in power, digital, and analog electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, analysis, and testing
Design proficiency with voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed data interfaces, precision analog instrumentation, clocking architectures, and mixed signal integration
Experience taking hardware from early architecture through qualification, production, or flight
Skilled at performing circuit simulations and analysis in SPICE, Excel, and other tools for analog behavior, signal integrity, size and mass, and power optimization
Proficiency with electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and soldering tools
Demonstrated success operating with ownership in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Design for space environments including radiation impacts, mitigation strategies, and long duration reliability considerations

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