# Power Electronics Engineer (Electric Propulsion) at General Galactic

- Company: General Galactic
- What the company does: General Galactic is a space tech startup developing advanced spacecraft and propulsion systems. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://gengalactic.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $160K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply by: 2026-11-15
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/generalgalactic/jobs/4421505009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/general-galactic-power-electronics-engineer-electric-propulsion/

## About the role

As a Power Electronics Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to design and analyze critical electronic systems for our product suite, including Seldon and Dreadnought spacecraft vehicles, Genesis propulsion systems, and more. You will have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency. As we grow, there will be opportunities to expand your role with the company. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Define and own power electronics architecture and converter topologies, including for a kW-class PPU for an electric propulsion system
- Take circuit designs from concept through completion, including component selection, circuit analysis, schematic capture, and PCB layout
- Define PPU-to-spacecraft communication and power interface
- Build, bring up and test hardware on the bench and with electric thrusters, while developing test plans, equipment, and scripts
- Qualify designs through vibration, shock, TVAC, EMI/EMC, and radiation testing

Tags: Engineering

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