Senior Power Electronics Engineer

About The Team

• The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of the rocket’s nervous system, designing, building, testing, installing, and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. The team leverages close partnership between avionics design, manufacturing, and test to enable rapid iteration and feedback loops. Engineers are deeply embedded into other functions within our organization, working closely with propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operation. Now is a unique time to join: you’ll get to help shape our rocket's fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly.
  
  

About The Role

• As an electrical hardware engineer on the Avionics team, you will design, test, and analyze custom electronics on the rocket launch vehicle. You will oversee hardware development through the entire product lifecycle from concept to flight maturity to include initial design, board bring-up, design verification, qualification, initial flight production, integration, and vehicle operations. You will work with cross-functional partner teams across the company to help the team make the best possible decisions for the overall vehicle. A strong candidate for the role will have a deep technical background in electronics design and sound project management skills to ensure the hardware project is both reliable and on-schedule to support our rocket's launch!
  
  

Must Have Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in electronics designed for harsh environments and mission-critical applications such as launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, or robotics
• Familiarity with eCAD software such as Altium or equivalent
• Experience with hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and data analysis
• Experience with board-level design from concept to manufacturing
• Experience working with highly cross-functional teams (mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, etc.) to develop integrated electronics solutions
  
  

Nice To Haves But Not Required Skills

• Familiarity with embedded software development and integration for avionics systems
• Experience with design for reliability and manufacturability of avionics hardware and systems
• Technical expertise in motor drives and control, DC-DC converters, load switches, high voltage DC electronics
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $106000.00 - $204000.00/yr.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions and mental health resources to support your overall well-being. o Programs that make everyday life easier, including access to One Medical, a voluntary legal plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), family-building benefits, a wellness stipend, and gym discounts — all designed to support your total well-being inside and outside of work. o Team members receive 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year, sick-time accruals, 11 company holidays, and 2 personal choice holidays. o We offer generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits. o In addition to receiving a competitive salary and 401(k), team members are eligible to receive equity. o Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage, and voluntary options like life, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance — plus pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care needs. o Our team connects through quarterly barbeques, offsite events, and company milestone celebrations, while also enjoying complimentary lunches, visiting food trucks, and a well-stocked selection of snacks. o Our annual learning stipend allows you to develop your professional skills and accelerate your career. We also have constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences.
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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