Katalyst Space Technologies

Katalyst Space Technologies

Electrical Engineer II

Broomfield, Colorado, United States · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$145kDetected 90 days ago
PCB DesignAltiumElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLoad TestingManual TestingCommunication

About the role

  • Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story.
  • Katalyst Culture: Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
  • You'll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the iteration of Katalyst's spacecraft power system design, including schematics, board layouts, and interface definitions, to improve performance and complete feature upgrades.
  • Support operation of power system hardware during qualification testing, working directly with test engineers to execute thermal vacuum and vibration qualification test campaigns.
  • Help own integrated functional testing of electrical hardware with other spacecraft subsystems.
  • Plan and execute targeted stress and performance testing, exercising hardware to design extremes through targeted performance testing.
  • Help define and plan design changes for feature or architecture improvement of the spacecraft power system with respect to future mission requirements.
  • Pride in work: You hold yourself to a high bar. You produce designs, documentation, and analyses that are correct, detailed, and ready for scrutiny.
  • We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth.
  • By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Requirements

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent field
  • 3+ years of experience designing, testing, or integrating power electronics or closely related high-reliability power systems
  • Strong understanding of switch mode power supply design and DC/DC converter architectures
  • Proficiency in Altium or similar ECAD tool for schematic and PCB layout design
  • Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, bench testing, and debugging
  • Experience executing test procedures and documenting results
  • Experience troubleshooting board- or component-level analog and digital electronics issues
  • Experience integrating power electronics with other subsystems
  • Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Compensation

  • The anticipated salary range for this role is $105,000 - $145,000 annually

Benefits

  • Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
  • Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst.
  • You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses.
  • You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.

Company info

  • Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
  • We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it's harder.
  • You'll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.
  • What We're Looking For
  • We are not building the trains.
  • We are building the machines that lay down the tracks.

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