Power Electronics Engineer

Description Principal Power Electrical Engineer Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly 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 world-class team. The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical systems and hardware on Astrolab's electric rover vehicles and ground support equipment. We work collaborative with all teams at Astrolab to provide exceptionally capable and reliable electronics to serve our missions. The Principal Power Electrical Engineer will participate in all aspects of the development and test of power avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in power electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing. This position will report to the Director of Avionics Engineering and will be based in our Hawthorne, CA office. What you'll do: Own the development of vehicle power electronics from clean sheet to flight.

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solar power conversion, battery management systems, power distribution and load management, voltage regulators, etc Develop and implement PCBA requirements, use-cases, and system integration Schematic capture and PCBA layout for power and analog circuits in Altium Designer Design analysis including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, and reliability related PCBA design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration testing Lead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences Manufacturing and flight support as needed What you'll bring: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 15+ years of experience in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing Expertise in solar power, voltage regulation, load management, fault protection, power transmission, analog instrumentation, and digital circuits Skilled at schematic capture and layout of complex PCBAs Skilled at performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering iron, etc Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment Skills power design, circuit board design, test results, validation, power electronics, power system, hardware Top Skills Details power design,circuit board design,test results,validation Additional Skills & Qualifications What you'll bring: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 15+ years of experience in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing Expertise in solar power, voltage regulation, load management, fault protection, power transmission, analog instrumentation, and digital circuits Skilled at schematic capture and layout of complex PCBAs Skilled at performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering iron, etc Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Hawthorne, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $243000.00/yr. Benefits and Perks 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 Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.