Power Electronic Engineer

Matchtech; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A start-up in the space sector is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer in Galicia to lead the design and development of high-power RF systems and electric propulsion technologies. The role involves working with advanced electronics and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and experience in RF systems. Join an ambitious team ready to advance power electronics for space applications.

Formación

• Experience in electrical or electronic engineering required.
• Clear documentation and effective communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to solve complex electrical problems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development of high-power RF generator units.
• Design RF generators with automatic tuning control.
• Develop high-voltage sources for ion thrusters.
• Implement RF protections and impedance matching.
• Integrate measurement and control systems.
• Oversee electronics environmental qualification.
• Collaborate with propulsion teams.
• Prepare technical documentation.
• Support propulsion laboratory tests.

Conocimientos

Experience in electrical or electronic engineering

Understanding of medium and high-frequency power electronics

Knowledge of RF amplifiers

Familiarity with high-voltage sources

Proficiency in DC / AC converters

Advanced use of instrumentation

Experience with digital power control

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Educación

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering, telecommunications systems engineering, or industrial engineering

Herramientas

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

Network and power analysers

Electronic loads

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a start-up in the space sector, is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to join their team. This permanent role, based in Galicia involves pioneering work in the design and development of Electric Propulsion Systems & RF Systems for space applications. You will be instrumental in advancing power and RF electronics technologies for high-reliability space applications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, design, and validation of high-power RF generator power units for electric plasma engines.

Design RF generators operating in bands from 13.56 MHz to 2.4 GHz with automatic tuning control and integrated coupling network.

Develop high-voltage sources for gridded ion thrusters and plasma acceleration stages.

Implement and validate electrical and RF protections and the radiofrequency generator impedance matching system.

Integrate measurement and control systems, including telemetry, impedance, power, temperature, and current.

Participate in the thermal and structural design of the PPU, ensuring compatibility with vacuum and vibration environments.

Oversee the environmental qualification of the electronics (radiation, temperature, vacuum, vibration).

Collaborate with the propulsion and systems team to integrate the PPU into various models (EM, QM, FM).

Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and participate in reviews (CDR, TRR, etc.).

Support propulsion laboratory tests and vacuum chamber test campaigns.

Job Requirements

Experience in electrical or electronic engineering, telecommunications systems engineering, or industrial engineering.

Understanding of medium and high-frequency power electronics.

Knowledge of RF amplifiers and impedance matching systems.

Familiarity with high-voltage sources and isolated DC-DC converters.

Proficiency in DC / AC converters.

Advanced use of instrumentation : oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, network and power analysers, and electronic loads.

Experience with digital power control (microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGAs).

Ability to solve complex electrical problems and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Clear documentation and effective communication skills.

If you are an experienced Power Electronics Engineer ready for a new challenge in the dynamic and forward-thinking space sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's ambitious team in Galicia!