Pioneering Space Power Systems Engineer

Momentus; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Short and long term disability andLife

Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays

Job summary

Momentus in San Jose, CA is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and maintain spacecraft power systems including distribution, conditioning, and battery interfaces. The role emphasizes reliable, efficient energy systems for long-duration missions and requires strong communication skills.

You will perform power budgeting, load analyses, and trade studies across mission phases, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to integration and testing with a focus on power integrity

Qualifications

• Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent with 5+ years
• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years
• Experience with spacecraft power systems and BMS
• Experience with power integrity analysis and high-current PCB layout
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and support power systems, including power distribution, power conditioning, and battery interfaces
• Perform power budgeting, load analysis, and efficiency trade studies across mission phases
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment
• High level of proficiency in circuit analysis, test, and troubleshooting
• Write clear and concise reports documenting your work
• Provide power system expertise during system integration and performance testing

Skills

Power systems design

Circuit analysis

Technical writing

Power budgeting

Load analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Excellent communication

PCB layout (high-current)

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Momentus in San Jose, CA is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and maintain spacecraft power systems including distribution, conditioning, and battery interfaces. The role emphasizes reliable, efficient energy systems for long-duration missions and requires strong communication skills.

You will perform power budgeting, load analyses, and trade studies across mission phases, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to integration and testing with a focus on power integrity