Power Electronics Engineer II
Core
Designing DC-DC converters (isolated and non-isolated), control algorithms, and power electronic systems for Hall thruster-based propulsion satellites.
Role type
Senior IC power electronics engineer (aerospace/space)
Builds
Power electronic converters for TeraWave constellation satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Space propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
DC-DC converter design (isolated/non-isolated), power-stage topology selection, control algorithm design, circuit simulation (LTspice, PSpice, SIMetrix), schematic capture, PCB layout/routing, component selection for space environments, Si/GaN/SiC device expertise, board bring-up and troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Space qualification standards (MIL-STD, NASA), high-voltage aerospace design, EMI/EMC mitigation, embedded firmware for power converters
Technologies
LTspice, PSpice, SIMetrix, Altium Designer, OrCAD, Si, GaN, SiC
Responsibilities
Capture and translate engineering requirements for power electronic systems; perform conceptual and detailed design of power-stage topologies; develop controller algorithms; conduct feasibility studies and circuit simulation; produce schematic drawings and PCB layouts; lead board bring-up, troubleshooting, and functional testing; iterate designs for manufacturability and reliability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC