Senior / Lead Power Electronics Engineer

NewOrbit Space Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering space technology company is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design and test power systems for innovative satellites. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, contributing to the future of global connectivity. Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits are offered, making this a rare opportunity for engineers seeking ownership and impact in their projects.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Dental and optical coverage

Annual healthcare check-ups

Company ownership stakes

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in power electronics design.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of analogue and digital circuits.
• Proficiency in relevant simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype advanced power electronics circuits and PCB layouts.
• Conduct modelling, control design, and stability analysis for converters.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for integration.

Skills

Analogue and digital circuits

Power electronics design

Modelling and control design

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CST/Maxwell/COMSOL

LTSpice

Job description

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At NewOrbit Space, our mission it to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight.

We are currently building satellites that can breathe air and operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites. Thanks to our proprietary propulsion system we can compensate for the atmospheric drag at ultra low altitudes using the air as propellant.

Please note that as we prepare for our maiden satellite mission, we are in a critical growth phase. Our roles will often require extended hours and are not typical 9-to-6 positions.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Power Electronics Engineer to help us design, build and test power systems for satellites. You'll be part of a team leading our development efforts. You should be capable of developing and taking ownership of the full (end-to-end) development cycle of power electronics, ensuring the success of our upcoming satellite launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prototype advanced power electronics circuits and PCB layouts.
• Develop DC-DC and DC-AC converters, power conditioners, and other power supplies for inductively coupled plasma sources.
• Conduct modelling, control design, and stability analysis for power electronic converters.
• Test and validate power converters against simulations, considering EMI/EMC, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate power electronics into various satellite subsystems.

Fundamental Requirements

• Education: Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in power electronics design (including academic research, e.g., PhD).
• Strong fundamental knowledge of analogue and digital circuits.
• Proficiency in tools such as CST/Maxwell/COMSOL, LTSpice, TINA-TI, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with multiple converter topologies (DC/DC, class E and class D inverters).

Preferred Experience (a plus, but not required)

• Power electronics for space applications.
• High-voltage power electronics (up to 5kV).
• Thermal modelling and electro-magnetics (design, test, and simulation).
• Development of power electronics for wireless power transfer systems, radio frequency generators, etc.
• Reliability analysis, including stress analysis and FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis).
• Control architectures, algorithms, and power control for converters and drives.
• EMI/EMC compliance, control theory, and closed-loop feedback systems.

Why NewOrbit Space?

• Pioneering Space Technology - You'll contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space. Your work on our revolutionary air-breathing ion propulsion system will redefine satellite operations in ultra-low Earth orbits.
• Unmatched Ownership and Impact -You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in the space industry. You will participate in the full lifecycle of satellite technology.
• Equity and Competitive Salary - You'll receive not just a competitive salary but also company ownership stakes. Your dedication and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package -Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc.