Recent Graduate Electrical Engineer

Katalyst Description:

Katalyst is an American technology companyfocused on dynamic space operations.We are building a fleet ofdual-use multipurposerobotic space vehiclestocreate thefuture where maneuvering upgrading refuelingresupplyand exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained responsive operations possible we enable a new era of spaceexplorationthat strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Katalyst Culture:

Working at Katalyst is intense hands-on and deeply rewarding. Youll 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. We value humility craftsmanship and doing things the right way even when its harder. Youll work closely with thoughtful driven teammates who push each other to do their best.

WhatYoullDo

• Contribute directly to the design analysis development integration test and operation of spacecraft electrical and avionics systems including power embedded electronics sensors interfaces and flight hardware.

• Own well-scoped electrical engineering problems from requirements and concept development through schematic designcomponentselection analysis PCB or harness interface definition integration test documentation and closure with support from senior engineers.

• Work hands-on with schematics boards flight hardware sensors harnesses bench equipment oscilloscopes power supplies logic analyzers simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop environments rather thanoperatingonly at the analysis or documentation layer.

• Participate in design reviews board bring-up hardware builds integration activities test campaigns anomaly investigations and mission-readiness activities; communicate electrical performance risks assumptions and decisions clearly.

• Collaborate across mechanical GNC propulsion software systems manufacturing and mission operations to understand electrical interfaces and system-level impacts on spacecraft performance.

• Build engineering judgment by comparing circuit calculations simulations power budgets signal expectations and interface assumptions against bench integration and hardware dataidentifyingdiscrepancies and iterating toward reliable flight hardware.

• Document requirements assumptions interfaces calculations schematicscomponentselections analyses test results procedures and technical decisions so others can review reproduce build and integrate the work.

• Take increasing ownership as technical capability grows progressing from supervised design and analysis tasks toward independent circuit- board- interface- or subsystem-level responsibility.

• Support spacecraft mission execution by helping translate missionobjectivesand constraints into credible electrical designs analyses hardware interfaces integration plans test approaches and operational recommendations.

WhatWereLooking For

• Bachelors degree completed or expected before start date in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Aerospace Engineering Robotics or a closely related technical field.

• Strong academic or project-based grounding in circuits electronics digital and analog systems embedded systems power electronics signals sensors or related electrical engineering fundamentals with the ability to explain technical reasoning from first principles.

• Demonstrated hands-on electrical engineering experience through internships research student spacecraft or robotics teams capstone projects personal projects laboratories board bring-up electronics assembly or prior employment.

• Ability to break down ambiguous electrical problemsidentifyassumptions and interfaces buildappropriate models make reasonable design tradeoffs andvalidatework through calculation simulation bench test hardware-in-the-loop or data.

• Clear written and verbal technical communication including the ability to explain what was personally designed analyzed wired assembled integrated tested or debugged versus what was completed by a team.

• Comfort learning new spacecraft electrical hardware components interfaces embedded systems test methods analysis tools and mission concepts quickly in an environment where responsibilities may evolve with program needs.

• Ability to collaborate closely with mechanical GNC propulsion software systems manufacturing and mission-operations engineers and accept direct technical feedback without losing ownership of the problem.

• Ability tocomply withapplicable export-control requirements and customer-access restrictions.

Your Ideal Background

Preferred

• Internship research co-op or project experience in spacecraft aerospace robotics avionics power electronics embedded systems defense technology high-reliability hardware or another electrically demanding environment.

• Experience taking a circuit board electrical assembly embedded hardware interface or power subsystem from concept and design into build bring-up integration or test and using the results to drive changes.

• Exposure to circuit design embedded systems power electronics PCB development sensors test equipment hardware-in-the-loop environments electrical integration or electrical testing.

• Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work hands-on in the office lab integration or test environment as required and to support occasional extended hours during critical test or mission activities.

Compensation and 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. The anticipated salary range for this role is $80000 - $105000 annually.

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.

At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130 which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information and as a result Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.