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Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems

Astro Mechanica · San Francisco · On-site

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About Astro Mechanica

We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.

About the role

Translate product requirements into electrical specifications, one-line diagrams, schematics, and BOMs Own the electrical architecture and design of the plant including transformers, switchgear, cabling, protection, and grounding

What they're looking for

  • BS, MS, or PhD with a focus on power electronics
  • 5+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and shipping electrical power systems
  • Deep experience with medium-voltage systems (1–38 kV): generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, and paralleling/grid-interconnect schemes
  • Strong command of power system analysis (symmetrical components, fault calculations, protection coordination, arc flash) and proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IEC, UL, NFPA 70E) and experience taking a product through certification
  • Hands-on field experience commissioning and troubleshooting MV equipment and generator control systems
More about this role

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.

We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

Astro Mechanica is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on power systems development to join our growing team. You will be working with an extraordinary team to enable Astro Mechanica’s ground power product, which greatly accelerates the company’s ability to develop its ambitious aircraft product. In this role, you will be responsible for the medium voltage...

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