Senior Power Systems Engineer

Gravitics; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to take full ownership of in-space electrical power systems from design to deployment. You will lead the development of robust, mission-critical power solutions for orbital hardware, ensuring performance under space conditions.

The role requires 5+ years in power conversion or electrical power systems, experience with 1–10 kW systems, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or ABET-accredited field.
• 5+ years experience in power converter or electrical power system development.
• Proficiency in designing and testing of 1–10 kW power systems.
• Familiarity with power system packaging, integration, testing for space environments.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electrical power subsystems for flight hardware in orbital environments.
• Define and maintain power system requirements and perform architecture-level design trades.
• Analyze and validate power system performance through modeling, simulation, and testing.
• Perform solar array sizing, shading analyses for orbital missions.
• Assess radiation effects and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct fault tolerance, redundancy, and reliability analyses.
• Collaborate with structures, thermal, avionics, and GNC teams for integration.
• Support environmental qualification and acceptance testing (thermal-vacuum, vibration, leak tests).
• Interface with vendors, coordinating components and qualification to meet specs.

Skills

Power electronics design

Electrical power systems

Space mission requirements

Modeling & testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (bonus)

Job description

Senior Power Systems Engineer

A bout Gravitics

At Gravitics, we're not exploring space—we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.

Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future together.

About the Role

We’re looking for exceptional engineers to take full ownership of the product lifecycle for an in-space electrical power system from initial design through build, integration, and deployment. In this role, you will lead the development of a robust, mission-critical power system engineered to perform reliably regardless of the mission.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electrical power subsystems for flight hardware in orbital environments
• Define and maintain power system requirements and perform architecture-level design trades
• Analyze and validate power system performance against requirements through modeling, simulation, and testing
• Perform solar array sizing, including shading, peak, and average power analyses for orbital missions
• Assess radiation effects on electronics and develop mitigation strategies
• Conduct fault tolerance, redundancy, and reliability analyses for power systems
• Work cross-functionally with structures, thermal, avionics, and GNC teams to ensure power system compatibility with vehicle-level performance
• Support environmental qualification and acceptance testing, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, and leak/proof pressure testing
• Contribute to vehicle layout and packaging decisions, accounting for radiation exposure and thermal environments
• Interface with external vendors and suppliers, owning technical coordination, component sourcing, and qualification to ensure delivered hardware meets performance, quality, and schedule requirements

About You

You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver, not a taker. You make things happen. You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related ABET-accredited discipline
• 5+ years of experience in power converter or electrical power system development
• Proficiency in designing and testing of 1-10 kW power systems
• Familiarity with power system packaging, integration, and testing for space environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities

Bonus Points For

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with fault-tolerant design and FMECA for safety-critical systems
• Background working in configuration-controlled or safety-critical aerospace environments
• Prior experience with spacecraft electrical power systems (e.g., solar arrays, batteries, power distribution, or power electronics)

Compensation and Benefits

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.
Salary Range
$130,000 — $170,000 USD

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Salary Range
$130,000 — $170,000 USD