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Electrical Engineer

AstroForge · Seal Beach, CA, US · On-site

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About AstroForge

We Mine Asteroids. Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

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.

  • 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,...

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