Electric Power System Lead (R5987)
Core
Lead the end-to-end design, development, and integration of high-power electrical systems for next-generation autonomous aircraft operating in harsh environments.
Role type
Senior IC power systems engineer (aerospace)
Builds
High-power generation, regulation, distribution, and uninterruptible power systems for autonomous aircraft
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / Power electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Power system design for large aircraft, high-power electronics design, high-voltage system design, battery system integration, system verification and debugging, team leadership, cross-functional architecture execution
Preferred skills
Experience with rocket, satellite, or submarine power systems, lab building, mentorship
Technologies
Electrical engineering development tools, simulation software, test equipment
Responsibilities
Define and execute aircraft power system vision from concept to production, design custom power electronics for high power/voltage, build a world-class power electronics lab, lead multiple engineers and drive cross-functional architecture, perform make-vs-buy trade studies and module integration, ensure system performance through rigorous verification, debug complex electrical and environmental issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership