Approach Venture ยท 2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer - Power and Controls
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expApproach Venture is a rapidly scaling aerospace organization developing advanced electric propulsion and power systems for high-performance operations in Very Low Earth Orbit. As an Electrical Engineer, you will design and deliver core electronics for propulsion systems, focusing on power electronics, embedded control hardware, and high voltage systems.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Torey Bell
Responsibilities
Design and develop power electronics and control systems that support VLEO propulsion hardware and future spacecraft subsystems
Build high voltage converters, switching modules, and power distribution units that drive propulsive and auxiliary electrical loads
Develop embedded control boards and sensor interfaces supporting ignition, discharge control, thermal regulation, and VLEO specific requirements
Prototype circuits and assemblies, perform bring up testing, evaluate performance data, and iterate designs rapidly
Write embedded control software and automation scripts in C, C++, or Python to support telemetry, system monitoring, and test automation
Conduct derating analysis, worst case circuit evaluation, and reliability assessments suitable for launch and orbital environments
Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical hardware
Support qualification campaigns including vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, and EMI or EMC testing
Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, test reports, and internal development packages
Contribute to build readiness through fixture design, vendor coordination, and production test planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
3+ years of experience working in power electronics, embedded control systems, or high voltage electrical hardware
Experience designing analog and digital circuits and developing high voltage systems for demanding environments
Proficiency with Python and C++ for embedded development, automation, or test scripting
Hands on experience with microcontrollers, hardware software interfaces, and data acquisition systems
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and lab based testing skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, collaborative, and hands on engineering culture
Preferred
Background working with plasma propulsion, ion propulsion, VLEO systems, or high energy electrical technologies
Experience supporting flight qualified hardware, ruggedized electronics, and EMI or EMC compliant designs
Familiarity with PCB layout tools such as Altium, KiCad, or OrCAD
Understanding of spacecraft power architecture, avionics integration, or system level verification workflows
Prior experience in a startup or rapid iteration engineering environment with end to end ownership
Benefits
Career advancement and technical growth
Fast moving and flexible work environment
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Equity participation and performance incentives
Company
Approach Venture
Enabling founding teams building the future of frontier technology to achieve their full potential.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bryce Dabbs
Founder & CEO
Tristan Cembrinski
Partner
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