CareerPlan

Electrical Power Systems Engineer II

Pittsburgh, PAFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Perform avionics and power system analysis for spacecraft missions to assess design margin, risk, and system compatibility.

Role type

Senior IC electrical power systems engineer (spacecraft)

Builds

Spacecraft power architectures and avionics systems for lunar and space missions

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems

Required skills

Power system analysis, Avionics design, Trade studies, System requirements definition, Component testing, System integration, FMEA, FDIR development, Analytical tooling (VBA/MATLAB), Power budgeting, Circuit analysis (SPICE), Power electronics, Telemetry processing, Environmental testing knowledge, Range safety compliance, NASA/MIL-STD standards

Preferred skills

Solar photovoltaic technology, Lithium-ion battery technology, Surface charging knowledge, Lab equipment operation

Technologies

SPICE, MATLAB, Microsoft VBA, NASA-STD-4001, NASA-STD-4003, MIL-STD-461

Responsibilities

Perform power and avionics design and analysis for mission concepts, Develop and perform trade studies, Support development of component specifications and system-level requirements, Support spacecraft power component testing and system integration, Coordinate with technical partners and vendors, Provide real-time operational support from mission control center

Seniority

Mid-level (2-4 years), hands-on IC