About the Company
At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.
Job Description:
As an Electrical Engineer at AstroForge, you'll drive innovation by designing cutting-edge avionics systems and PCBs for our spacecraft. Your role will involve avionics, system, and PCB design, component selection, testing, and collaboration. You'll need expertise in power subsystems, high-speed board design, and aerospace practices, including designing for space.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop avionic subsystems, including board design, system design, and avionics subsystem design.
- Create schematic layouts and select components for spacecraft electronic systems.
- Design and layout printed circuit boards (PCBs) for optimal performance and functionality.
- Conduct testing and analysis of electronic systems to ensure reliability and functionality.
- Apply thermal and mechanical knowledge to optimize system performance in space environments.
- Design power subsystems, including power conversion, DC/DC, and battery systems.
- Execute high-speed board design techniques and demonstrate proficiency in PCB layout.
- Handle complex PCB designs with a large number of components.
- Understand avionic subsystem connectivity and protocols such as RS422, I2C, Ethernet, and CAN.
- Adhere to industry-standard protocols and practices for aerospace design.
- Implement design methodologies tailored for space applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in avionics design or a similar role.
- Proficiency in schematic layout and PCB design tools.
- Strong understanding of avionic subsystems and their connectivity.
- Experience with industry-standard protocols and communication interfaces.
- Knowledge of power subsystem design principles, including power conversion and battery systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective coordination and documentation.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy in all tasks.
- Familiarity with aerospace design practices and considerations for space environments.
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Vision and FSA benefits available
- 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
- 10 paid Holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
- Equity on the ground floor of a startup
Salary
100k - 160k
