Careers
Launch with us.
Velodyne Space builds electromagnetic launchers, from drone defense to orbit. We are a small team led by David Hall, the inventor of real-time 3D lidar, and we are hiring in Alameda, California and Bozeman, Montana.
Where we work
- AlamedaCalifornia
- BozemanMontana
Who we are looking for
Engineers, and the hands-on builders who make their designs real. No fixed listings yet: tell us what you do best and we will find where it fits.
Engineering
- Power electronics and pulsed powerEnergy storage and switching that deliver megawatts to each coil at exactly the right moment.
- Electrical and magneticsCoil design, drive circuits and the magnetic fields that accelerate a projectile without fuel.
- Mechanical and structuresLaunch tubes, mounts and projectiles that survive enormous forces, shot after shot.
- Controls, embedded and FPGATiming and control that fire coils in sequence as the projectile passes.
- Software and simulationModelling launches before we build them, and the software operators use in the field.
- Test and range operationsPlanning and running test fires, and turning the data into the next design.
Building and running the company
- Machinists, fabricators and weldersThe people who turn drawings into launchers in our own workshop.
- Production and assemblyBuilding systems that work the same way every time.
- OperationsSupply chain, purchasing, logistics and safety.
- Customers, programs and financeBusiness development, program management, finance and administration.
How we work
We design and build in our own workshop in Alameda, and we test what we build. Engineers and fabricators work side by side. David Hall’s way of working, hands-on experiments and an openness to unusual solutions, is how the whole team works.
How to apply
Email [email protected] with “Careers” in the subject. Include your CV or a link to your work, which location suits you, and what you would like to build.
Velodyne Space Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider every qualified applicant without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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