Power Electronics Engineer

Digital Prospectors; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Prospectors seeks a creative Power Electronics Engineer with space hardware experience to lead design from concept to delivery. You will work on power and sensor electronics for space missions, developing systems and documentation.

The role requires a BS in EE with 3+ years (or MS/PhD) and hands-on fabrication and testing of analog/digital hardware, LabVIEW and Python, Altium.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 3+ years experience (or advanced degree).
• Experience in analog, digital, mixed-signal electronics and power systems design.
• Experience designing, fabricating, assembling, and testing analog or power electronics hardware.
• Experience with test software/hardware, LabVIEW and Python-based test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop subsystem electronics and support reviews of electronics, test equipment, and test plans.
• Develop and execute task plans and budgets for space flight electronics through development, build, test, and delivery.
• Develop system designs and requirements for space power systems and power electronics.
• Design and develop power and sensor electronics for space missions and other applications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to development, analyses, design drawings, and build/test activities.
• Report technical progress, schedule status, and budget status to management.
• Contribute to advanced electronics technology development for future missions.

Skills

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Power electronics

Controls/Power systems design

LabVIEW

Python for test

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Space hardware development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

LTspice

Altium Designer

Python

Job description

Please no agencies. Direct employees currently authorized to work in the United States – no sponsorship available

Job Description:

Seeking a creative and experienced Power Electronics Engineer with expertise in space hardware development and task leadership. This role supports the development of next-generation space power hardware and involves power electronics work from concept through delivery, including design, testing, documentation, and technical reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of a subsystem electronics development team and support reviews of electronics, electronics test equipment, and test plans.
• Develop and execute task plans and budgets for power and sensor space flight electronics through development, build, test, and delivery to higher levels of 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 applications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to conceptual development, reliability, structural and thermal analyses, design drawings, and build, assembly, and test activities.
• Report technical progress, schedule status, and budget status to line, project, and institutional management.
• Contribute to advanced electronics technology development and support future missions and mission proposal efforts through expertise in current space electronics practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with typically a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or a PhD in a related discipline.
• Deep understanding and experience in analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics, controls, or power systems design, including power control systems.
• Proven experience in designing, fabricating, assembling, and testing analog or power electronics hardware.
• Experience with test software and hardware, particularly LabVIEW and Python-based test equipment, including selection, assembly, and use of electronic bench test equipment.
• Knowledge of circuit design and board design software used in electronics development, including Altium and LTspice.
• Familiarity with industry and academic practices and standards related to the development, testing, and integration of electronic assemblies for space applications.
• Experience in military, aerospace, or space hardware development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong ability to multitask and a demonstrated track record of meeting schedules and milestones.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in changing and competing environments.

Preferred:

• Experience with computer-aided engineering tools that support the electronics design process.
• Experience applying principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in electronic circuit design, simulation, and test, particularly in analog electronics for space environments.
• Experience taking a design from concept through design, build, test, and delivery for a space mission.
• Military, aerospace, or space hardware development experience.

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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