Power Electronics Embedded Firmware 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 to join our team and help drive hardware projects through their life cycle: starting with requirements generation, concept development, detailed 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:

• Recently obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent field of study)
• Fundamental knowledge of power electronics and electric machines
• Experience in programming and using Microcontrollers/FPGAs
• Strong comprehension of design fundamentals
• Able to start working immediately
• Willingness 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:

• MS with relevant coursework in power electronics, control systems, and electric machines
• Applied engineering experience in power electronics (firmware and hardware)
• Relevant experience (such as internships, laboratory work, or personal/team projects)
• Significant experience with programming and using Microcontrollers/FPGAs
• Experience with programing induction, brushless, and reluctance electric motor control as well as programming inverters and DC converters
• Clear understanding of real time control, A/D conversion time, and resolution and instructions time execution
• Familiarity with Altium Designer (or similar software)

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.