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Founding Space Hardware Engineer Laser Payload Electronics

Approach Venture LLC

Approach Venture LLC in San Francisco, CA seeks a founding Electrical Hardware Development Engineer to own the laser driver electronics, power systems, and flight-grade control hardware for a first-of-its-kind spacecraft. You will design boards, assemble and test by hand, and work closely with mechanical, optics, and software engineers to integrate the system into a flight vehicle. This is a hands-on, founder-level role with complete ownership. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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