Power Electronics Engineer (Onsite)

Columbus Technologies and Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer for NASA JPL in Pasadena, CA. This 12-month contract, onsite role involves designing and testing space electronics subsystems, from concept through delivery, with rigorous documentation and coordination with management.

You will develop system designs for space power systems, lead test plans, and contribute to mission proposals, requiring strong leadership and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in analog, digital and mixed-signal electronics for space hardware.
• Experience crafting, fabricating, assembling and testing electronics hardware.
• Experience with LabVIEW and Python for test equipment.
• Familiarity with Altium and LTspice for circuit/board design.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, and ability to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electronics subsystems and support equipment for space missions.
• Develop and execute task plans and budgets for power and sensor space flight electronics from development to delivery.
• Develop system designs and requirements for space power systems and power electronics.
• Create documentation for conceptual development, reliability, structural, and thermal analyses, drawings, and build/test.
• Report progress, schedule, and budget to management.

Skills

Analog Electronics

Digital Electronics

Power Systems Design

Test & Measurement

LabVIEW

Python

Altium

LTspice

Space hardware development

Leadership

Communication

Tools

LabVIEW (software)

Python scripting

Altium Designer

LTspice

Job description

OVERVIEW

Must be a US Person or Green Card Holder

Duration - 12 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

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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.