Astrolab

Role Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. The Astrolab design team works collaboratively to design, develop, and implement exceptional engineering solutions to enable off-planet exploration. As a Mechanical Engineer within that team, you will be responsible for the design, development, test, flight, and operation of novel structures and actuators critical to the Astrolab lunar rover. You will report to our Staff Mechanical Engineer. - Collaborate with the engineering design team to understand the mechanical needs of the Astrolab rover, leveraging experience to contribute to the evolution of the design. - Design and analysis of mechanical systems at the full system and subsystem level using software simulation methods and experimental test data. - Define component requirements, understand lunar operational constraints, and effectively communicate these within the team. - Make flight hardware selection decisions and develop the build flow for integrating this hardware into the vehicle for flight. - Develop test plans to validate and qualify mechanical subsystems for flight, coordinating with both in-house and external test facilities to execute testing. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM field. - 2+ years of experience in mechanical system engineering. - Experience using CAD software for part modeling and development. - Experience using software packages for finite element modeling and analysis. - Experience in design for manufacturing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of parts. Requirements - Master’s degree in engineering (preferred). - Experience in the engineering of structures, mechanisms, and actuators (preferred). - Demonstrated ability to plan and execute flight hardware development programs from the ground up (preferred). - Demonstrated experience specifying and executing hardware qualification and acceptance test programs (preferred). - Ability to mentor and develop more junior mechanical engineers to build an effective design team (preferred). Benefits - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration. - Equity ownership in the company. - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support. - 401(k) plan with company match. - Flexible PTO and parental leave. - Home office set up reimbursement. - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment. - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site. - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks.

Senior/Staff Technical Writer Department: Production & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Tyler Sherman Compensation: $123,000 - $188,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. The Technical Writer supports the manufacturing and integration of high-reliability hardware and vehicles. You will create work instructions and visuals that technicians use to build and test hardware correctly. You will document and standardize processes to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will partner with engineering and production teams to ensure content is clear, accurate, and current. You will identify gaps and improve how we create, manage, and deliver technical content. What you'll do: - Communicate complex technical information clearly, concisely, and accurately. - Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and production personnel to create clear work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and process documents. - Interpret technical documents and specifications and interact with production personnel to ensure instructions are correct and usable on the shop floor. - Standardize formats, structure, and best practices for work instructions and process documents. - Create illustrations and annotated graphics to improve clarity and reduce ambiguity. - Release and manage version-controlled documents in Document Management System (DMS) or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications in accordance with configuration management processes. - Document workflows and business processes and create supporting training materials. - Manage multiple projects and timelines while communicating status and risks to stakeholders. - Maintain long-term documentation projects while also supporting real-time production needs. - Identify and implement improvements that increase clarity, efficiency, and reliability. - Own the document creation process and drive improvements to tools, templates, and workflows. What you'll bring: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or Writing field OR a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. - 3+ years of experience in technical writing or process planning. - Experience translating technical information into clear content for varied audiences. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Skills and Experience: - Experience in technical writing or process planning in the space, aviation, or automotive industries. - Experience using DMS or MES applications. - Experience using illustrations and annotations to improve instruction clarity. - Experience with illustration tools and software. - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics. - Familiarity with mechanical or electrical manufacturing processes. Benefits and Perks - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration - Equity ownership in the company - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support - 401(k) plan with company match - Flexible PTO and parental leave - Home office set up reimbursement - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

Technical Recruiting Manager Department: Recruiting Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Andrew VanCamp Compensation: $110,000 - $170,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. As we scale our team of engineers, technicians, and innovators, we are looking for a Technical Recruiting Manager to drive the strategy and execution of technical hiring across the company while helping guide and develop the recruiting team. The Lead Technical Recruiter plays a critical role in building Astrolab’s engineering and technical teams. This role combines hands-on recruiting with leadership within the recruiting function, including guiding recruiters, supporting recruiting strategy, and partnering closely with engineering leaders to attract exceptional technical talent. This person will help shape the direction of technical recruiting at Astrolab while contributing directly to hiring some of the company’s most critical roles. What you'll do: - Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex technical roles including engineering, avionics, robotics, software, manufacturing, and other positions - Develop sourcing strategies to identify and attract top technical talent - Build and maintain pipelines of high-quality candidates for critical technical roles - Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and calibrate candidate profiles - Provide day-to-day guidance and support to recruiters across active searches - Help prioritize hiring efforts and ensure recruiting resources are aligned with company needs - Share best practices on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and recruiting execution - Support the continued development of recruiters through mentorship and coaching - Partner closely with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring priorities and timelines - Provide insights on talent markets and candidate availability - Advise and guide hiring managers on recruiting strategy, interview process structure, negotiations, and closing of candidates - Guide candidates through the recruiting process from outreach through offer - Ensure candidates receive a high-quality and professional interview experience - Partner with the People and Culture, IT, and Finance teams to maintain efficient recruiting workflows and systems - Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, quality, and speed - Help develop scalable recruiting processes that support company growth - Ensure data integrity via real time ATS updates to provide usable and accurate metrics and data What you'll bring: - 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, ideally in aerospace, robotics, hardware, or deep-tech environments - 3+ years of experience leading and growing a recruiting team - Proven experience recruiting for highly specialized engineering roles Benefits and Perks - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration - Equity ownership in the company - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support - 401(k) plan with company match - Flexible PTO and parental leave - Home office set up reimbursement - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

Lead Technical Recruiter Department: Recruiting Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Andrew VanCamp Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. As we scale our team of engineers, technicians, and innovators, we are looking for a Lead Technical Recruiter to drive the strategy and execution of technical hiring across the company while helping guide and develop the recruiting team. The Lead Technical Recruiter plays a critical role in building Astrolab’s engineering and technical teams. This role combines hands-on recruiting with leadership within the recruiting function, including guiding recruiters, supporting recruiting strategy, and partnering closely with engineering leaders to attract exceptional technical talent. This person will help shape the direction of technical recruiting at Astrolab while contributing directly to hiring some of the company’s most critical roles. What you'll do: - Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex technical roles including engineering, avionics, robotics, software, manufacturing, and other positions - Develop sourcing strategies to identify and attract top technical talent - Build and maintain pipelines of high-quality candidates for critical technical roles - Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and calibrate candidate profiles - Provide day-to-day guidance and support to recruiters across active searches - Help prioritize hiring efforts and ensure recruiting resources are aligned with company needs - Share best practices on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and recruiting execution - Support the continued development of recruiters through mentorship and coaching - Partner closely with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring priorities and timelines - Provide insights on talent markets and candidate availability - Advise and guide hiring managers on recruiting strategy, interview process structure, negotiations, and closing of candidates - Guide candidates through the recruiting process from outreach through offer - Ensure candidates receive a high-quality and professional interview experience - Partner with the People and Culture, IT, and Finance teams to maintain efficient recruiting workflows and systems - Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency, quality, and speed - Help develop scalable recruiting processes that support company growth - Ensure data integrity via real time ATS updates to provide usable and accurate metrics and data What you'll bring: - 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, ideally in aerospace, robotics, hardware, or deep-tech environments - 1+ years of experience leading and growing a recruiting team - Proven experience recruiting for highly specialized engineering roles Benefits and Perks - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration - Equity ownership in the company - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support - 401(k) plan with company match - Flexible PTO and parental leave - Home office set up reimbursement - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

• Provide day-to-day support for engineering applications including Siemens NX, Teamcenter, MATLAB (MathWorks), and Altium • Troubleshoot application issues, performance problems, and integration challenges affecting engineering teams • Coordinate with engineering users to resolve software defects, configuration issues, and workflow problems • Maintain application uptime and performance to support design, simulation, and manufacturing processes • Administer and maintain software license servers for engineering tools • Monitor license utilization and availability to ensure engineering teams have uninterrupted access • Work with vendors to troubleshoot licensing issues and manage renewals • Install, configure, patch, and upgrade engineering applications and supporting infrastructure • Maintain documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes • Support integration between engineering tools and enterprise platforms when applicable • Manage support requests and incidents through the organization’s IT Service Management platform • Follow established incident, change, and problem management processes • Maintain service-level agreements (SLAs) and ensure timely resolution of support tickets • Ensure engineering applications and data handling align with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements • Support secure handling of controlled technical data and ensure proper system access controls • Assist with compliance audits and documentation as needed

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Astrolab is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer I to support the protection of the organization’s systems, networks, and cloud services by assisting with the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of cybersecurity controls. This role helps maintain the organization’s security posture across on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms while supporting compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements including Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of cybersecurity or network security experience, with exposure to enterprise-grade firewalls, Zero Trust / ZTNA security principles, and Microsoft cloud security platforms such as Azure and Microsoft 365. The role also includes cybersecurity analyst responsibilities such as monitoring security alerts, analyzing events, and assisting with incident response activities. This position works closely with IT infrastructure, engineering, and compliance teams to support secure operations and continuous security improvement. Responsibilities - Security Monitoring & Analysis - Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and threat intelligence from multiple security platforms - Investigate suspicious activity and potential security incidents across network, endpoint, and cloud environments - Assist with incident response including investigation, containment, documentation, and remediation activities - Perform basic threat analysis and escalate incidents when necessary - Contribute to security reporting and analysis of trends, vulnerabilities, and potential risks - Azure & Microsoft 365 Security Oversight - Assist with security monitoring and configuration of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security controls - Review alerts and security recommendations from platforms such as Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 Security Center - Support implementation of identity protection, multi-factor authentication, and conditional access policies - Monitor access activity and investigate suspicious login or identity events - Assist with securing cloud workloads and services according to best practices - Firewall & Network Security - Assist with administration and monitoring of enterprise-grade firewall platforms used to secure the organization’s network infrastructure - Support configuration and review of firewall policies, NAT rules, and network security zones - Help maintain network segmentation and secure communication between systems and environments - Assist in analyzing firewall logs to detect unusual network activity - Zero Trust & Access Security - Support the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture and ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) principles - Assist with identity-based access controls and least-privilege security models - Work with infrastructure teams to implement secure remote access and authentication mechanisms - Compliance & Regulatory Support - Support cybersecurity controls required for ITAR and EAR compliance - Assist with proper handling and protection of export-controlled technical data and sensitive engineering information - Help maintain documentation and evidence needed for security audits and compliance programs - IT Service Management (ITSM) - Track security incidents, service requests, and change activities through the organization’s ITSM platform - Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes - Maintain documentation, procedures, and security knowledge base articles - Security Improvement & Risk Reduction - Assist with vulnerability remediation efforts across systems and applications - Support security assessments, system hardening initiatives, and configuration reviews - Participate in security reviews of new technologies and infrastructure changes - Contribute to continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity posture Qualifications - 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, information security role/project - Experience working with enterprise-grade firewalls and network security controls - Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security environments - Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and ZTNA security principles - Experience working within IT Service Management (ITSM) processes - Awareness of ITAR and EAR regulatory requirements - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Microsoft Defender security tools (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, etc.) - Familiarity with SIEM platforms or security log analysis - Exposure to NIST security frameworks (NIST 800-171 / 800-53) - Experience supporting regulated aerospace or defense environments - Knowledge of identity and access management concepts Core Competencies - Security monitoring and threat analysis - Network security and firewall management - Azure and Microsoft 365 security oversight - Zero Trust / ZTNA architecture principles - Regulatory compliance awareness (ITAR/EAR) - Incident response and security investigation - ITSM operational discipline Benefits - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration - Equity ownership in the company - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support - 401(k) plan with company match - Flexible PTO and parental leave - Home office set up reimbursement - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Staff FPGA Engineer will lead the architecture, development, and verification of avionics FPGA RTL designs for Astrolab rovers. This role owns FPGA design from initial concept and requirements definition through verification, integration, and flight readiness. - Own FPGA RTL development from clean sheet architecture through qualification and flight - Define FPGA logical architecture and requirements in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, including HW and embedded software interfaces - Develop FPGA RTL for Microsemi, Xilinx, or similar devices using SystemVerilog or VHDL - Perform comprehensive design verification, including simulations, test benches, timing closure, resource analysis, and hardware validation - Lead design reviews, ensure requirement traceability, and create clear documentation for FPGA operation and integration with other software and FPGA systems - Develop and execute test campaigns ranging from unit-level validation to system-level integration and testing - Support integration, bring up, and troubleshooting during system-level and flight test activities Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent - 10+ years of experience in FPGA RTL architecture, development, verification, deployment, and lifecycle support - Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog or VHDL - Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as TCL, shell, or Python - Experience with advanced verification methodologies, timing analysis, and stability analysis - Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and understand hardware level constraints - Familiarity with embedded software integration and HW/SW boundary definition - Proficiency with AXI protocols, including AXI4 family - Knowledge of common bus interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and similar standards - Demonstrated success operating with ownership in fast paced, collaborative environments Requirements - Design and support FPGA systems intended for space environments, including consideration of radiation impacts, mitigation strategies, and long duration reliability - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as required for hardware bring up and lab activities Benefits - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration - Equity ownership in the company - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support - 401(k) plan with company match - Flexible PTO and parental leave - Home office set up reimbursement - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Principal FPGA Engineer will participate in all aspects of the development and test of avionics FPGA RTL designs for Astrolab rovers. This position will report to the Director of Avionics Engineering and will be based in our Hawthorne, CA office. - Own FPGA RTL development from blank sheet to flight - Develop FPGA logical architecture and requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines including defining HW/SW interfaces between fabric logic and processing subsystems - Develop RTL code for Microsemi, Xilinx, or other FPGA or SoC devices in either SystemVerilog or VHDL - Perform design verification including simulations, test benches, timing analysis, and hardware testing - Lead design reviews, demonstrate requirement traceability, and create documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems - Develop and participate in test campaigns ranging from unit level manual tests, unit automated tests, and system level tests Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent - 15+ years of experience in FPGA RTL architecture, development, verification, deployment, and maintenance - Skilled at SystemVerilog or VHDL - Skilled in at least 1 scripting language (TCL, shell, Python, etc) - Skilled in verification techniques, and timing/stability analysis - Proficiency in understanding PCB designs and reading schematics - Proficiency in understanding embedded software - Proficiency with AXI protocols (at least AXI4 family) - Knowledge of common bus and memory interfaces (DDR4, SPI, I2C, UART, etc) - Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment Requirements - Design for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigations Benefits - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration - Equity ownership in the company - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support - 401(k) plan with company match - Flexible PTO and parental leave - Home office set up reimbursement - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Staff Mixed Signal Electrical Engineer will lead the development, verification, and integration of mixed signal avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. This role owns mixed signal PCBA architecture and execution from clean sheet design through qualification and flight. - Own mixed signal PCBA development from clean sheet through qualification and flight - Define requirements, architectures, and con ops in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams - Perform schematic capture and PCB layout of complex power, digital, and analog circuit PCBAs using Altium Designer - Conduct design analysis, including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, signal integrity, and reliability-related - Lead PCBA design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration efforts - Drive and present design reviews for interdisciplinary audiences, providing technical leadership and clear trade recommendations - Support manufacturing, environmental testing, and flight operations as needed Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent - 10+ years of experience in power, digital, and analog electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, analysis, and testing - Design proficiency with voltage regulators, FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed data interfaces, precision analog instrumentation, clocking architectures, and mixed signal integration - Experience taking hardware from early architecture through qualification, production, or flight - Skilled at performing circuit simulations and analysis in SPICE, Excel, and other tools for analog behavior, signal integrity, size and mass, and power optimization - Proficiency with electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and soldering tools - Demonstrated success operating with ownership in dynamic, fast-paced environments Additional Responsibilities - Design for space environments including radiation impacts, mitigation strategies, and long duration reliability considerations Benefits - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration - Equity ownership in the company - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support - 401(k) plan with company match - Flexible PTO and parental leave - Home office set up reimbursement - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Staff Power Electrical Engineer will participate in all aspects of the development and test of power avionics hardware for Astrolab rovers. - Own the development of vehicle power electronics from clean sheet to flight, including solar power conversion, battery management systems, power distribution and load management, voltage regulators, etc. - Develop and implement PCBA requirements, use-cases, and system integration. - Schematic capture and PCBA layout for power and analog circuits in Altium Designer. - Design analysis including power, size, mass, Monte Carlo tolerances, and reliability related. - PCBA design verification testing, qualification testing, and system integration testing. - Lead design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences. - Manufacturing and flight support as needed. Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. - 10+ years of experience in power electronics design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing. - Expertise in solar power, voltage regulation, load management, fault protection, power transmission, analog instrumentation, and digital circuits. - Skilled at schematic capture and layout of complex PCBAs. - Skilled at performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel. - Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering iron, etc. - Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment. Requirements - Design for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigations. Benefits - Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration. - Equity ownership in the company. - Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support. - 401(k) plan with company match. - Flexible PTO and parental leave. - Home office set up reimbursement. - Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment. - Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site. - Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks.