Power Electronics Engineer

About Us: Auriga Space is developing an electromagnetic space launch system that offers significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to conventional systems. Unlike rockets that rely solely on chemical reactions to produce thrust, Auriga's proprietary electromagnetic launch solution uses electricity to accelerate the launch vehicle to hypervelocity.

Role Summary: We are looking for an electrical engineer with a specialization in power electronics to join our team and help drive hardware projects through their life cycle: starting with requirements generation, concept development, detail design, manufacturing, and finally testing and commissioning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a start-up environment and be excited to work with a small, high-performing, and hands-on team.

Basic Qualifications:

Has recently obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent field of study)

9+ months of applied engineering experience (such as internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience)

Comfortable working with high-voltages (greater than 10kV)

Strong comprehension of design fundamentals

Experience with 3D CAD software

Able to start working immediately

Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment

Detail-oriented and capable of effectively prioritizing and executing tasks

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

12+ months of applied engineering experience (such as internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience)

Experience programming and using an FPGA

Experience with Altium Designer (or similar)

Experience with electric motor control

Why Join Us:

Make a significant impact in an early-stage company, and play a significant role in setting the technical direction of the company.

Be a critical and early team member in a growing space industry.

Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Collaborative work environment that values diversity, creativity, and excellence.

Opportunity for career growth and influence in a rapidly growing aerospace company.

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.

Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.