Spacecraft Power Electronics Engineer
Core
Design, iterate, and qualify spacecraft Electrical Power Systems (EPS) including power conversion, distribution, and battery/solar interfaces for dual-use robotic space vehicles.
Role type
Spacecraft Power Electronics Engineer
Builds
Robotic space vehicles for maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Switch-mode power supply design, DC/DC converter architectures, PCB layout design, ECAD tool proficiency, hardware debugging, environmental testing, fault protection design, current sensing, EMI/EMC practices
Preferred skills
Spacecraft power architecture integration, embedded system interfaces, mixed-signal design, thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing
Technologies
Altium, Oscilloscopes, Electronic loads, Power supplies, DMMs, Logic analyzers
Responsibilities
Design and review schematics and PCB layouts for power electronics; Support integrated operation of EPS hardware during functional and qualification testing; Plan and execute stress, margin, and performance testing; Define design changes and architecture improvements for future spacecraft power systems
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC