Principal Electrical Engineer
Core
Technical Authority for all electrical systems of Peregrine lunar landers, delivering hardware and engineering analysis products.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Spacecraft Systems)
Builds
Lunar lander electrical subsystems (Avionics, EPS, RF Comms, Harness)
Domain
Aerospace / Space Exploration
Required skills
spacecraft electrical system design, avionics, EPS, RF communications, harness design, power budgeting, system level energy balance analysis, solar photovoltaic technology, lithium-ion battery technology, circuit analysis, LRU design, configuration control, risk management, verification and acceptance planning, supplier deliverable review, NASA-STD 4001/4003 compliance, space environmental testing (TVAC, Shock/Vibe, EMI/EMC)
Preferred skills
systems engineering, proposal support, cost and schedule estimation, Class D unmanned spacecraft experience, task management tools (Microsoft Project/JIRA), Range Safety and Ground Safety compliance
Technologies
Avionics, EPS, RF Comms, Harness, Solar PV, Lithium-ion batteries, NASA-STD 4001, NASA-STD 4003
Responsibilities
Operate as single point of technical accountability for lunar lander electrical systems, develop and maintain technical solutions within project constraints, delegate technical authority to dotted line engineers, mentor and lead small engineering teams, identify and manage risks/issues/opportunities, define verification and acceptance approaches, support configuration control, review and approve supplier deliverables, present technical status at program reviews
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
