Electrical Engineer III

Digital Prospectors; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Prospectors seeks a Power Electronics Engineer to design and test subsystems for space and aerospace applications. You will contribute across all development phases from concept through delivery, including hardware design, testing, integration, and documentation.

The role supports mission proposals and advances electronics technologies for future space missions, requiring strong communication and leadership as you collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Experience developing hardware for military, aerospace, and/or space applications.
• Knowledge of circuit-design and PCB software (Altium Designer, LTspice).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting schedules and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of a subsystem electronics development team.
• Contribute to technical reviews of electronic designs, electronic test equipment, and test plans.
• Develop and execute task plans and budgets for power and sensor electronics used in spaceflight applications.
• Lead hardware through development, fabrication, testing, delivery, and higher-level integration.
• Develop system designs and requirements for space power systems and power electronics.
• Design and develop power and sensor electronics for space missions and other advanced applications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for conceptual development, reliability assessments, structural and thermal analyses, design drawings, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Monitor and report technical progress, schedules, risks, and budgets to project and organizational leadership.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers.

Skills

Power electronics

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

LTspice

Job description

We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design and test electronic subsystems and supporting equipment for space and aerospace applications. This position will contribute to all phases of power-electronics development, from initial concept and requirements definition through hardware development, testing, integration, and delivery.

The Engineer will also help develop advanced electronics technologies that enable future missions and will support mission proposals by applying current knowledge of space-electronics practices and capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of a subsystem electronics development team.
• Contribute to technical reviews of electronic designs, electronic test equipment, and test plans.
• Develop and execute task plans and budgets for power and sensor electronics used in spaceflight applications.
• Lead hardware through development, fabrication, testing, delivery, and higher-level integration.
• Develop system designs and requirements for space power systems and power electronics.
• Design and develop power and sensor electronics for space missions and other advanced applications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation associated with conceptual development, reliability assessments, structural and thermal analyses, design drawings, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Monitor and report technical progress, schedules, risks, and budgets to project and organizational leadership.
• Contribute to the development of advanced electronics technologies supporting future missions.
• Support mission and project proposals by providing subject-matter expertise concerning current space-electronics practices.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver work according to established schedules and milestones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Knowledge of circuit-design and printed circuit board design software used in electronics development, including Altium Designer and LTspice.
• Knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards related to the development, testing, and integration of electronic assemblies for space applications.
• Experience developing hardware for military, aerospace, and/or space applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting schedules and project milestones.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to perform effectively in an environment with changing and competing priorities.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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