Job Details

Overview

Join to apply for the Power Electronics Engineer role at Astranis Space Technologies.

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Astranis designs, builds, and operates satellites from its headquarters in Northern California, USA, serving trusted customers with secure networks and customized solutions. The company is backed by investors and has a growing backlog of commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design kW-level power systems for our satellites
• Manage and control key components such as solar panel arrays, power regulation and distribution, and high-density batteries
• Integrate power systems into the spacecraft by collaborating with other teams
• Engage in simulations, schematic, layout, and hands-on board bring-up, debugging, and optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 0-6 years of experience
• Passion for hardware development in fast-paced environments with hands-on design
• Experience in designing, building, and testing analog and digital circuits
• Power electronics experience
• PCB design experience

Bonus

• Experience with fault-tolerant design for radiation environments
• Experience with photovoltaics
• Experience with Li-ion batteries and management systems
• Experience with magnetics in power electronics
• EMI/EMC experience

What we offer

All positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a component of Astranis' total rewards package and may include equity, healthcare, disability and life insurance, flexible PTO, 401(k), and on-site meals. Base salary range: $110,000—$140,000 USD.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required. To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or another protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Space Research and Technology