Lead Spacecraft Power Systems Engineer (EPS)

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

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder’s LASP invites applications for a Spacecraft EPS Lead Engineer to join the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. You will own the electrical power subsystem, including batteries, power electronics, and solar interfaces, and lead a small team through integration, test, launch, and initial operations.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with spacecraft power systems, strong engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate with international

Qualifications

• The applicant must have hands-on electrical power system expertise and spacecraft hardware experience.
• Experience with integration, test, and launch is required.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EPS team through spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations.
• Oversee battery, PCDU/PCDE, high-voltage power electronics, and solar interfaces.
• Develop power analysis tools, tests, and mission operation support.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with international partners.
• Produce and maintain EPS documentation and flight rules.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Batteries

Solar arrays

Power electronics

Leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The University of Colorado Boulder’s LASP invites applications for a Spacecraft EPS Lead Engineer to join the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. You will own the electrical power subsystem, including batteries, power electronics, and solar interfaces, and lead a small team through integration, test, launch, and initial operations.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with spacecraft power systems, strong engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate with international