Senior Electronics Engineer
Core
Design and optimize high-voltage power electronics and precision control systems for Attitude and Orbit Control (AOCS) hardware in spacecraft, ensuring reliable performance from design through on-orbit operations.
Role type
Senior IC Electronics Engineer (Spacecraft Power & Control)
Builds
Flight-ready power electronics, control circuits, and sensor interfaces for satellite propulsion and AOCS subsystems.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Power Electronics
Required skills
High-voltage electronics design (250V+), precision analog circuit design, PCB design (Altium), circuit simulation (LTSpice), high-speed signal integrity, embedded control hardware design, serial communication hardware design, troubleshooting lifecycle issues, mentoring junior engineers (via careerplan.io/jobs/879b620d-c9c0-4d71-b642-814fc3996688-senior-electronics-engineer-at-iceye)
Preferred skills
Environmental testing (vibration, thermal, radiation), control systems theory, solenoid valve driver design, wide-bandgap semiconductors (GaN, SiC), DFM and cost optimization, C/Python programming
Technologies
LTSpice, Altium, RS485, UART, GaN, SiC MOSFETs, Microcontrollers
Responsibilities
Own full design lifecycle of flight hardware from schematics to on-orbit operations; Lead design of power conversion and precision control circuits; Develop analog circuits for power measurement and signal conditioning; Troubleshoot issues across design, prototyping, manufacturing, and field operation; Collaborate with firmware, FPGA, software, and mechanical teams; Mentor junior engineers on design and testing practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC