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Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. Lunar Outpost is seeking a Staff Electrical Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, and maturation of complex electrical hardware for spaceflight and lunar surface systems. This role focuses on end-to-end ownership of electrical hardware-from architecture and schematic design through layout, test, and integration-with a balanced emphasis across power, digital, analog, and high-speed interfaces. Your work will not only contribute to pioneering lunar missions, but also to technologies with the potential to benefit humanity on Earth. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to solve challenging hardware problems in a fast-paced startup environment.\nTake the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the design and development of electrical hardware for spaceflight systems, prototypes, and ground support equipment \nOwn electrical hardware from concept through flight, including requirements, schematics, PCB layout oversight, bring-up, and verification \nDesign and review mixed-signal circuits incorporating digital logic, analog interfaces, sensing, control, and on-board power conversion \nDesign board-level power architectures, including DC/DC converters, point-of-load regulation, power distribution, sequencing, and protection \nDevelop and support high-speed electrical designs (e.g., LVDS, Ethernet, SpaceWire, PCIe, or equivalent interfaces) with attention to signal integrity \nCollaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, software, harnessing, and systems engineering to ensure robust hardware integration \nSupport component selection (processors, FPGAs, memories, connectors, converters) with consideration for spaceflight environments \nGuide hardware trade studies and architecture decisions based on performance, reliability, risk, cost, and schedule \nParticipate in prototype builds, board bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.) \nPlan and support verification and test campaigns including functional, environmental, EMI/EMC, and system-level testing \nPrepare and review technical documentation supporting design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), qualification, and flight readiness \nServe as a technical mentor to junior engineers, establishing best practices for electrical design and documentation \nInterface with NASA customers, partners, and vendors as a technical authority for electrical hardware \nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field \nMinimum of 8 years of professional experience developing electrical hardware for aerospace, spaceflight, or other safety-critical systems \nDemonstrated experience with spaceflight hardware design, qualification, or flight support \nHands-on experience designing high-speed electrical systems, including schematic design and layout-aware signal integrity considerations \nExperience designing radiation-tolerant or space-rated electronics \nStrong foundation in analog and digital circuit design, including power regulation, data interfaces, sensing, and control \nDemonstrated experience with board-level power design, including DC/DC conversion, point-of-load regulation, power sequencing, and protection circuits \nExperience supporting board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting in laboratory and vehicle environments \nProficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout coordination, and design release \nFamiliarity with aerospace or NASA standards, review processes, and documentation expectations \nAbility to independently own complex hardware designs and make sound engineering tradeoffs\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills \nSelf-motivated, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced hardware development environment \nU.S. Person *\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering \nExperience supporting NASA programs such as Artemis, ISS, Commercial Crew, or comparable missions \nExperience designing to SpaceVPX or related modular space avionics architectures \nExperience with designing high voltage, high power electronics up to 120V \nFamiliarity with high-reliability PCB design practices for harsh environments (thermal cycling, vibration, vacuum) \nExperience with FPGA- or processor-based systems and embedded interfaces \nExperience with EMI/EMC design and mitigation for spaceflight hardware \nPrior experience in an aerospace startup or agile commercial space organization \nCompensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.\nComprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer\nPaid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation\nRetirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions\nPaid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays\nParental leave\nEducational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development\nLunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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