Senior Power Electronics Engineer
No longer listedABOUT US:
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.
WHO WE ARE:
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.
WHO YOU ARE:
Astro Mechanica is looking for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is excited about designing electronics in high-reliability applications with a proven track record of quickly developing new hardware. You will be responsible for the full product life cycle, from initial concept to delivery and operation. Your work at Astro Mechanica will be fast-paced in a dynamic startup environment and will have a direct impact on our mission.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Develop high-performance, high-reliability electronics for the aircraft
Own system trades, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, layout, bring-up, debugging, manufacturing, and test
Support hardware through ground testing and flight
Work closely with other engineering disciplines to design and develop the overall aircraft
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
5+ years of experience designing, building, and testing electronics
Experience bringing at least one product through full lifecycle, from concept to production
Ability to work independently and through high degrees of ambiguity
Proficiency using electrical CAD tools (Altium, Cadence Allegro, KiCAD, etc)
Proficiency with analysis tools to simulate and optimize circuit and system performance (LTSPICE, PLECS, Simulink, Scripting, etc.)
Experience developing high-efficiency, high-reliability power electronics such as motor controllers, DC/DC converters, DC/AC inverters, solid-state load switches, and/or experience developing high-density digital or RF systems
Experience with high density circuit board layout
Experience with automating hardware development functions (i.e. test scripts for bench testing
PERKS & BENEFITS:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
Flexible work environment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.
Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.