{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"13323dabc6b1681fa331b315","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/13323dabc6b1681fa331b315","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/13323dabc6b1681fa331b315","title":"Lead Computing Electrical Engineer","description":"Lead Computing Electrical Engineer\nDepartment: Avionics\n\nEmployment Type: Full Time\n\nLocation: Hawthorne, California\n\nReporting To: Jake Peery\n\nCompensation: $183,000 - $230,000 / year\n\nDescription\nVenturi 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.\n\nThe 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 collaboratively with all teams at Astrolab to provide exceptionally capable and reliable electronics to serve our missions.\n\nThe Lead Computing Electrical Engineer will lead the Computing Electrical Engineering group and participate in all aspects of the development and test of Avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in mixed signal electrical hardware 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.\n\nWhat you'll do:\n\nOwn the Computing and GNC hardware subsystems including subsystem architectures, requirements, design, analysis, testing, delivery, and operation of those systems on the vehicle.\n\nLead the Computing Electrical Engineering team of 5+ people in the development and delivery of system components including vehicle computers, networking, clocking, GNC sensors, servo controllers, and other mixed signal electronics for the vehicle.\n\nSupport Computing Engineering direct reports through their technical work, performance evaluations, and career growth.\n\nOwn mixed signal PCBA development from clean sheet to flight.\n\nDevelop PCBA requirements, architectures, and con‑ops in collaboration with other engineering disciplines.\n\nSchematic capture and PCB layout of power, digital, and analog circuit PCBAs using Altium Designer.\n\nDesign analysis including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, signal integrity, and reliability related.\n\nUnit design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration testing.\n\nLead design reviews for inter‑disciplinary audiences.\n\nVehicle assembly, test, and operations support as needed.\n\nWhat you'll bring:\n\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.\n\n10+ years of experience in power, digital, and analog electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.\n\n2+ years of team leadership experience as manager of direct reports.\n\nDesign proficiency with voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high speed data interfaces, precision analog instrumentation, clocking, etc.\n\nSkilled at schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs.\n\nSkilled at performing circuit simulations and analysis in spice, excel, and other tools for analog behavior, signal integrity, size/mass, power, etc.\n\nProficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering iron, etc.\n\nDemonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities\n\nDesign for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigations.\n\nBenefits and Perks\n\nJoin a team of best‑in‑class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration\n\nEquity ownership in the company\n\nComprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support\n\n401(k) plan with company match\n\nFlexible PTO and parental leave\n\nHome office set up reimbursement\n\nWeekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on‑site\n\nOnce a month social hour on‑site with food and drinks\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Venturi Astrolab","rawCompany":"venturi astrolab","city":"Hawthorne","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:44:07.616Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Computing Electrical Engineer","description":"Lead Computing Electrical Engineer\nDepartment: Avionics\n\nEmployment Type: Full Time\n\nLocation: Hawthorne, California\n\nReporting To: Jake Peery\n\nCompensation: $183,000 - $230,000 / year\n\nDescription\nVenturi 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.\n\nThe 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 collaboratively with all teams at Astrolab to provide exceptionally capable and reliable electronics to serve our missions.\n\nThe Lead Computing Electrical Engineer will lead the Computing Electrical Engineering group and participate in all aspects of the development and test of Avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in mixed signal electrical hardware design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing. 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