Vast · 11 hours ago
Power Electronics Engineer I
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $108K/yrVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. They are seeking a Power Electronics Design Engineer I to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, with responsibilities including power electronics design and validation.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
End-to-end ownership of power electronics specification, architecture, simulation, schematic capture, PCB design, mechanical packaging design, board-level bring-up and validation, environmental qualification, and integrated system-level validation
Design circuits to implement functions such as power conversion, load switching, hot-swapping, power conditioning, inrush control, over-current fault detection, and more
Perform failure modes and effects analyses and drive reliability design and validation plans at the system level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field completed or expected by June 2026
Demonstrated experience in developing power electronics
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Preferred
Ability to creatively solve problems and bring multiple disciplines together while assessing risk and making design and development decisions with incomplete data set
Experience working in collegiate project teams (e.g. Formula SAE, Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and/or professional experience
Professional experience with instrumentation and data acquisition (e.g. SPICE, SQL, and/or National Instruments hardware)
Experience with software programming: Matlab, Python, C/C++, etc
Experience with vehicle and instrumentation buses such as Ethernet, CAN, SPI, and I2C, as well as serial I/O (RS232/422/485)
Experience with full-lifecycle product development
Experience with designing electronics for spaceflight environment, verifying workmanship and operability through environmental test (random vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC)
Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive at an early-stage startup where you will have the opportunity to help create and optimize key systems and processes
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
Founded in 2021
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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