Power Systems Engineer

About the Company

At AstroForge , our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity's capabilities in space.

Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer focused on Power Systems at AstroForge, you will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable, high-efficiency spacecraft power electronics. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to architect, build, and test the power systems that drive the first successful asteroid mining vehicle-from energy storage to distribution to conversion.

Responsibilities

• Own power subsystems end-to-end-from requirements definition and architecture through design, manufacturing, integration, and in-flight operations
• Design DC / DC converters, power distribution units (PDUs), battery management systems (BMS), and solar array interfaces for high-reliability space applications
• Model and simulate power system performance under nominal and fault conditions using tools such as LTspice, PLECS, or MATLAB / Simulink
• Conduct PCB-level design and layout for power electronics with thermal, radiation, and EMI / EMC constraints in mind
• Drive root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of power-related issues in spacecraft and ground systems
• Develop test plans and automate validation for high-voltage and high-current systems
• Work with systems, mechanical, software, and GNC teams to ensure power architecture supports mission-level goals and spacecraft performance
• Contribute to avionics team best practices, including documentation, design reviews, and hardware bring-up processes

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

Benefits

Salary

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.