Senior Electrical Engineer - Space Power Electronics Lead

CSG Talent; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown space technology company seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to own high-voltage power electronics for satellite propulsion systems. Role covers architecture through production, collaborating with mechanical, software, avionics, and subsystem engineers to deliver flight hardware for demanding space environments.

The position emphasizes design authority over HV power electronics, qualification, and integration with spacecraft systems, with on-site work in California.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of power electronics design experience.
• Strong understanding of switched-mode power conversion, isolated DC-DC converter topologies, and closed-loop control.
• Experience designing high-voltage and/or high-power electronics.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to work on-site in California.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and detailed design of a high-voltage power electronics unit, including topology, component selection, and PCB design.
• Design high-voltage DC-DC converters with topologies like phase-shifted full bridge for efficiency and reliability.
• Develop control electronics for regulation, sequencing, telemetry, and fault protection.
• Perform electrical, thermal, and radiation analysis to validate designs for the space environment.
• Develop and execute test plans across breadboard, engineering model, and flight hardware.
• Lead schematic capture and collaborate on PCB layout for high-voltage, high-power flight electronics.
• Drive component selection and qualification, including radiation-tolerant components.
• Troubleshoot and debug power electronics throughout development lifecycle.
• Develop qualification and acceptance test procedures and hardware.
• Support integration with wider spacecraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Support Design for Manufacturability as designs transition to production.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power electronics

High voltage electronics

Schematic capture

PCB design

Troubleshooting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

On-site California

Switched-mode power conversion

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB design tools

Job description

Unknown space technology company seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to own high-voltage power electronics for satellite propulsion systems. Role covers architecture through production, collaborating with mechanical, software, avionics, and subsystem engineers to deliver flight hardware for demanding space environments.

The position emphasizes design authority over HV power electronics, qualification, and integration with spacecraft systems, with on-site work in California.