Power Electronics Engineer

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. seeks a Power Electronics Engineer for NASA JPL Pasadena. You will design and test power electronics subsystems from concept through delivery, leading hardware through development and integration.

The role requires deep expertise in analog/digital electronics, power systems, and aerospace standards, with on-site work in Pasadena, CA. 8-month contract with potential extension, full benefits with W2.

Qualifications

• Experience designing analog, digital and mixed-signal electronics for power systems.
• Ability to craft, fabricate, assemble and test power electronics hardware.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB routing, and reliability analysis.
• Experience with LabView and Python for test equipment.
• Familiarity with Altium and LTspice for design.
• Knowledge of aerospace/military hardware standards is preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking to meet milestones.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electronics subsystems and support equipment from concept to delivery.
• Lead hardware through development, build, test, and delivery to integration.
• Develop system designs and requirements for space power systems.
• Create documentation for conceptual development, reliability, drawings, and build.
• Report progress, schedule, and budget to management.

Skills

Analog and Digital Electronics

Power Systems Design

Schematic Capture

PWB Routing

Electronic Reliability Analysis

Test Equipment & Debug

LabView

Python

Altium

LTspice

Space/Aerospace Standards

Leadership & Communication

Tools

LabView

Python

Altium

LTspice

Job description

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Power Electronics Engineer

1439 TSAS Regular Full-Time Exempt Prof Pasadena, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1094

Salary Range: $50.00 To $80.00 Hourly

O VERVIEW
Must be a US Citizen
Duration - 8 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted
W2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule
Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.
Location - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA (onsite)
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
The US base pay range for this full-time position is $50-80/hr + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Power Electronics Engineer in the JPL Power Electronics Group, you will be designing and testing electronics subsystems and support equipment and will be involved in all aspects of power electronics development from concept to delivery. As a key member of the team, you will:

• Participate as part of a subsystem electronics development team and be helping with reviews of electronics, electronics test equipment, and test plans.
• Develop and execute task plans and budgets for power and sensor space flight electronics.
• Lead hardware through development, build, test, and delivery to higher level of integration.
• Developing system designs and requirements for space power systems and power electronics.
• Design and develop power and sensor electronics for space missions and other applications.
• You'll have responsibility for all documentation related to conceptual development, reliability, structural, and thermal analyses, design drawings, and build, assembly, and test.
• Report on technical progress, schedule, and budget to Line, Project, and Institutional Management.

In addition, you will be integral developing advanced electronics technology and improving and enabling future missions and supporting the development of mission proposals through expertise in the current state-of-the-practice in space electronics.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Deep understanding and experience in Analog, Digital and Mixed-Signal Electronics, Controls, or Power Systems Design. Including power control systems.
• Proven experience in crafting, developing, fabricating, assembly and testing of analog or power electronics hardware.
• Deep experience in schematic capture, PWB routing, part selection, and electronic reliability analysis.
• Experience with test software and hardware, particularly using LabView and Python test equipment, including the selection, assembly, and use of electronic bench test equipment.
• Knowledge of circuit design and board design software associated (Altium and LTspice) with electronics development.
• Knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards across a range of applications related to the development, testing and integration of electronic assemblies for space applications.
• Knowledge of military, Aerospace & Space hardware development experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers.
• Strong ability to multi-task with an established track record of meeting schedules with milestones.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with fluctuating and competing environments.

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.