Approach Venture ยท 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer - Space Systems
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $170K/yr
3+ years expApproach Venture is a venture-backed space technology startup focused on building next-generation propulsion and spacecraft power systems. As the Electrical Engineer, you will own spacecraft electrical hardware development, including power electronics and control systems, while collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure flight readiness.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Torey Bell
Responsibilities
Design power electronics and control systems supporting spacecraft propulsion and related subsystems
Develop high-voltage converters, switching units, and power distribution architectures
Build embedded control boards and sensor interfaces to support system behavior and monitoring
Prototype circuitry, perform bring-up testing, analyze performance data, and iterate designs
Write embedded control software or automation scripts in C, C++, or Python
Conduct reliability analyses for launch and on-orbit environments
Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, and mechanical engineering teams
Support qualification testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, cycling, and EMI or EMC evaluations
Prepare documentation, design packages, and review material for internal and external stakeholders
Assist with manufacturing readiness including fixtures, vendor engagement, and production test procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
3+ years of experience in power electronics, high-voltage systems, or embedded control hardware
Hands-on experience developing analog and digital circuits for demanding applications
Proficiency with Python or C++ for embedded or automation development
Experience working with microcontrollers, instrumentation, and hardware interfaces
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostics, and lab testing ability
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and collaborative startup environment
Preferred
Exposure to propulsion systems, high-energy electrical hardware, or plasma technologies
Experience supporting ruggedized or flight-intent electrical hardware
Familiarity with PCB layout tools such as Altium, KiCad, or OrCAD
Understanding of spacecraft power architecture or avionics integration
Prior work in small engineering teams with end-to-end hardware responsibility
Benefits
Strong medical, dental, and vision benefits
Equity participation and growth potential as programs expand
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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