Staff Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer

Compensation
$203,000 - $243,000 / year

Department
Avionics

Location
Hawthorne, California

Overview
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi‑purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our team.

The Avionics team is responsible for the electrical systems and hardware of Astrolab’s electric rover vehicles and ground support equipment. We collaborate across teams to deliver exceptionally capable, reliable electronics that support our missions.

This position reports to the Director of Avionics Engineering and is based in our Hawthorne, CA office.

Responsibilities

Support avionics system architecture and requirements development, analysis, and trade studies

Own mixed signal PCBA development from a clean sheet through qualification and flight

Develop PCBA requirements, architectures, and con‑ops in collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams

Perform schematic capture and PCB layout of complex power, digital, and analog circuit PCBA’s using Altium Designer

Perform circuit analysis, including power integrity, signal integrity, SWaP optimization, tolerance analysis, and reliability assessments

Lead PCBA design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration testing

Lead design reviews for interdisciplinary audiences, clearly communicating tradeoffs and design intent

Support manufacturing, integration, and flight operations as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

15+ years of experience in power, digital, and analog electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, analysis, and testing

Design proficiency with voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high‑speed data interfaces, precision analog instrumentation, and clocking architectures

Skill in schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs

Experience performing circuit simulations and analysis in SPICE, Excel, and other tools for analog behavior, signal integrity, size and mass, and power optimization

Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and soldering tools

Demonstrated success operating with ownership in a dynamic environment

Additional Responsibilities

Design for space environments, including radiation impacts, mitigation strategies, and long‑duration reliability considerations.

Benefits

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

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