Full-Time
Staff Electrical Engineer
Satellite delivery & rocket launch services
Senior
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
- 8+ years of professional experience in electric propulsion development or related aerospace disciplines
- 3+ years of design experience using CAD & PLM tools (Siemens NX preferred)
- 5+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or testing experience
- You have a strong understanding of various manufacturing processes
- You have strong propulsion engineering fundamentals including plasma physics, magnetic field design and analysis, cathode design
- You can critically analyze problems and are excited by new design challenges
- You are self-motivated and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Responsible Engineer for the Astra Spacecraft Engine (ASE) Hall-effect thruster (HET) across multiple custom programs and module configurations
- Electric propulsion expert for internal and external reviews and new business proposals
- Hot fire performance testing for characterization, qualification and acceptance
- Design of innovative module configurations and layouts
- Document & update testing procedures, test & analysis results, inspection reports, FMEAs, requirement documents, work instructions, etc
- Ensure best practices in our Product Lifecycle Management system (Teamcenter) including design documentation, process documentation, inspection, and quality control
- Ensure best practices in our requirements, compliance and verification system, Jama
- Deliver next generation designs capable of high-volume production throughput
- Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion
Astra’s mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space® by creating a healthier and more connected plane. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services of any operational launch provider in the world, and one of the industry’s first flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, Astra Spacecraft Engine™.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$578.4M
Headquarters
Alameda, California
Founded
2016
6 month growth
↓ -6%1 year growth
↓ -13%2 year growth
↓ -13%Benefits
Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events