Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description Salary: $127k-$180kAre you passionate about shaping the future of humanitys presence in space? 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 alsodrivingpositive 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 endtoend ownership of electrical hardwarefrom architecture and schematic design through layout, test, and integrationwith a balanced emphasis across power, digital, analog, and highspeed 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 crossdisciplinary engineering teams, youll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to solve challenging hardware problems in a fastpaced startup environment. Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), which will carry NASA astronauts farther than theyve ever been before on the lunar surface!Key Responsibilities:Lead the design and development of electrical hardware for spaceflight systems, prototypes, and ground support equipmentOwn electrical hardware from concept through flight, including requirements, schematics, PCB layout oversight, bringup, and verificationDesign and review mixedsignal circuits incorporating digital logic, analog interfaces, sensing, control, and onboard power conversionDesign boardlevel power architectures, including DC/DC converters, pointofload regulation, power distribution, sequencing, and protectionDevelop and support highspeed electrical designs (e.g., LVDS, Ethernet,SpaceWire, PCIe, or equivalent interfaces) with attention to signal integrityCollaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, software, harnessing, and systems engineering to ensure robust hardware integrationSupportcomponentselection(processors, FPGAs, memories, connectors, converters) with consideration for spaceflight environmentsGuide hardware trade studies and architecture decisions based on performance, reliability, risk, cost, and scheduleParticipate in prototype builds, board bringup, debugging, and rootcause analysis using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)Plan and support verification and test campaigns including functional, environmental, EMI/EMC, and systemlevel testingPrepare and review technical documentation supporting design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), qualification, and flight readinessServe as a technical mentor to junior engineers,establishingbest practices for electrical design and documentationInterface with NASA customers, partners, and vendors as a technical authority for electrical hardwareRequired Qualifications:Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related fieldMinimum of 8 years of professional experience developing electrical hardware for aerospace, spaceflight, or other safetycritical systemsDemonstrated experience with spaceflight hardware design, qualification, or flight supportHandson experience designing highspeed electrical systems, including schematic design and layoutaware signal integrity considerationsExperience designing radiationtolerant or spacerated electronicsStrong foundationin analog and digital circuit design, including power regulation, data interfaces, sensing, and controlDemonstrated experience with boardlevel power design, including DC/DC conversion, pointofload regulation, power sequencing, and protection circuitsExperience supporting board bringup, integration, and troubleshooting in laboratory and vehicle environmentsProficiencywith Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout coordination, and design releaseFamiliarity with aerospace or NASA standards, review processes, and documentation expectationsAbility to independently own complex hardware designs and make sound engineering tradeoffsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelfmotivated, organized, and comfortable operating in a fastpaced hardware development environmentU.S. Person **Preferred Qualifications:Master of Science (MS) in Electrical EngineeringExperience supporting NASA programs such as Artemis, ISS, Commercial Crew, or comparable missionsExperiencedesigning toSpaceVPXor related modular space avionicsarchitecturesExperiencewith designing high voltage, highpower electronics up to 120VFamiliarity with highreliability PCB design practices for harsh environments (thermal cycling, vibration, vacuum)Experience with FPGA or processorbased systems and embedded interfacesExperience with EMI/EMC design and mitigation for spaceflight hardwarePrior experience in an aerospace startup or agile commercial space organizationAny offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS SubCLIN 1C Awardfrom NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.Compensation & 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.Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employerPaid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacationRetirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributionsPaid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidaysParental leaveEducational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career developmentLunar OutpostInc.is an equal opportunity employer.Lunar Outpost Inc. doesnot discriminateon the basis ofrace,color,religion, sex (including pregnancy,sexual orientation,and gender identity),national origin, ethnicity,age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Allemployees,including executives andhuman resources personnel, are expectedtoconduct themselves with professionalism andtreat others withdignityandrespect in accordance with this policy.