Lead Power System Electrical Engineer

Astrolab

Lead Power Systems Engineer managing power electronics for Astrolab's spacecraft rover projects. Collaborating with the avionics team to ensure reliable power solutions for space missions.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHawthorne • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Power Subsystem design and management, with a strong focus on power electronics, solar array systems, and team leadership in spacecraft power systems engineering. Proven ability to oversee power generation, storage, and distribution while ensuring reliability and performance in mission-critical applications.

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Electrical Power Subsystem ManagementPower Electronics DesignSolar Array Design and ManufacturingTeam Leadership in EngineeringSchematic Capture and PCB Layout

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Hard Skills

Power ElectronicsSolar Array DesignBattery ManagementSchematic CapturePCB LayoutCircuit AnalysisMonte Carlo TolerancesPower Budget ManagementVoltage RegulatorsPrecision Analog Instrumentation

Soft Skills

Technical SupportPerformance EvaluationCareer Development

Tools & Technologies

SPICEExcel

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft Power Systems EngineeringPower GenerationPower DistributionElectro-Mechanical StrategyQualification TestingIntegration TestingMission Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) of Astrolab Rovers including the subsystem architecture, requirements, design, analysis, testing, delivery, and operation of power generation, storage, and distribution electronics for the vehicle
Lead the Power Electrical Engineering team of 4+ people in the development and delivery of power system components including solar arrays, batteries, power conversion and distribution, and motor controller electronics
Support Power EE direct reports through their technical work, performance evaluations, and career growth
Own the vehicle Power Budget including system loads, sizing of the solar array and battery pack, and operational power modes
Design analysis including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, and reliability related
Support the electro-mechanical strategy for power transmission and components
Support qualification and integration testing of EPS components
Support vehicle commissioning and mission operations related to the Electrical Power Subsystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
3+ years of experience in spacecraft power systems engineering including proven flight experience
10+ years of experience in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, testing, and field operation support
2+ years of team leadership experience as manager of direct reports
Expertise in solar array design and manufacturing, and solar power conversion techniques
Expertise in batteries and their management, and manufacturing of battery packs
Expertise in power electronics including distribution techniques, voltage regulators, and precision analog instrumentation
Skilled at schematic capture and PCB layout
Skilled at performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel

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