Lead Spacecraft Power Subsystem Engineer

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and retirement plans

Tuition assistance

ECO Pass for local transit

Job summary

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Spacecraft Electrical Power Subsystem Lead Engineer to own the EPS for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). You will lead a small team through integration, test, and launch activities, with collaboration across international partners and vendors.

You will oversee battery, PCDU/PCDE, high-voltage propulsion power electronics, and solar interface hardware, delivering power models,

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; 9+ years of spacecraft experience.
• Hands-on engineer with strong electrical power system fundamentals.
• Experience leading engineering tasks or small teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication; design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical power subsystem team through spacecraft integration, test, launch, and early operations.
• Serve as responsible engineer for battery, power electronics, and solar interfaces.
• Plan and execute subsystem tests and support ground test campaigns and reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with international partners.
• Maintain EPS requirements verification status and subsystem documentation.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Spacecraft integration

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Spacecraft Electrical Power Subsystem Lead Engineer to own the EPS for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). You will lead a small team through integration, test, and launch activities, with collaboration across international partners and vendors.

You will oversee battery, PCDU/PCDE, high-voltage propulsion power electronics, and solar interface hardware, delivering power models,