Staff Space Electrical Systems Engineer

Antares
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 210,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Embedded systems","Electrical engineering","Control systems","SCADA","Hazard analysis","FMEA"]

Lead the electrical system architecture for testbeds and space nuclear reactors, designing and evaluating harsh-environment electronics, coordinating hardware/firmware integration, and guiding regulatory alignment with DOE/NRC requirements. Own design reviews, safety analyses, and documentation to ensure reliable, safe, and compliant electrical systems across terrestrial and space platforms.

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Antares
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2 months ago

Staff Space Electrical Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead the electrical system architecture for testbeds and space nuclear reactors, designing and evaluating harsh-environment electronics, coordinating hardware/firmware integration, and guiding regulatory alignment with DOE/NRC requirements. Own design reviews, safety analyses, and documentation to ensure reliable, safe, and compliant electrical systems across terrestrial and space platforms.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the electrical system level architecture of our testbed and space nuclear reactors.
  • •Design and assess electronics and control systems for harsh environments (e.g., space, nuclear).
  • •Lead integration, bring-up, and troubleshooting across hardware, firmware, and test infrastructure.
  • •Produce and review controlled technical documentation (schematics/wiring, safety inputs, hazard/FMEA-style analyses, test procedures/reports).
  • •Coordinate with regulators regarding design basis for instrumentation loops, including fail-safe architecture or redundancy.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 210,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • •8+ years in designing and analyzing electrical and/or instrumentation systems, ideally in nuclear, aerospace, energy, or industrial automation
  • •Familiarity with electrical requirements for regulated environments, including wiring codes, control logic documentation, and safety classification
  • •Strong communication skills to explain complex control loops and design rationales to both engineers and regulators
  • •Willingness to travel for test campaigns or supplier engagement, as needed
Experience:8+ yearsNuclearAerospaceEnergyIndustrial automation
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:Embedded systemsElectrical engineeringControl systemsSCADAHazard analysisFMEA
Tech Stack:Power electronicsPower conversionEmbedded controlMulti-OS

Company Brief

Antares
Designs and builds compact nuclear microreactors for remote, defense, industrial and space applications, focusing on transportable, low-footprint reactors and associated fuel and manufacturing capabilities.
Industry: Nuclear Energy
Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 2023
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