ABOUT US:
Astro Mechanica is a fast-growing startup on a mission to reinvent supersonic aircraft. We’re an engineering collective innovating on engine, airframe, and systems that industry hasn’t in over 50 years. With the world’s first turboelectric adaptive jet engine — efficient at every speed — we’re ready to revolutionize flight from national security to commercial aviation.
WHO WE ARE:
We're a team of hardcore engineers who live and breathe aerospace. We’re generalists who each have subject matter expertise and operate in a flat organizational structure. We move fast and build world-changing technology in a pragmatic and competent workplace culture.
WHO YOU ARE:
Astro Mechanica is looking for an Electrical 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:
Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for 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 systems to be more efficient and reliable.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
3+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics.
Experience developing new hardware or systems with minimal time and resources.
Experience with sensor signal conditioning circuits, motor inverters/controllers, or other actuation systems.
Experience with switching power converters, magnetics, solid state load switches, or analog control loops.
Experience with digital processors, memory chips, or network switches.
Experience with circuit board layout.
Experience with automating hardware development functions (ex. test scripts for bench testing, scripting to accelerate analysis, etc.).
PERKS & BENEFITS:
Full healthcare, vision, and dental benefits
Competitive pay and transparent stock option plan
Flexible work environment
Self-managed and flexible time-off policy
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.