Katalyst Labs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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