Senior Space Power Architect

VAST; Long Beach (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Free onsite meals and snacks

Descrizione del lavoro

VAST in Long Beach is seeking an experienced Senior Power Engineer to lead power system architecture for a new 15kW spacecraft bus. This full-time, exempt role involves responsibilities such as defining power architecture, coordinating with teams on performance requirements, and managing the overall power budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on spacecraft power systems. VAST offers extensive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and generous paid time off.

Competenze

• 6+ years of spacecraft power system design experience.
• Experience with power architecture trades (DET vs MPPT, bus voltage selection).
• Familiarity with LiIon battery electrochemistry.

Mansioni

• Define power architecture and requirements for new spacecraft bus.
• Coordinate with battery team for performance assessments.
• Own power budget and evaluate heritage options.

Conoscenze

Spacecraft power system design experience

Power architecture trades

Battery management system experience

Understanding of solar array electrical performance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

VAST in Long Beach is seeking an experienced Senior Power Engineer to lead power system architecture for a new 15kW spacecraft bus. This full-time, exempt role involves responsibilities such as defining power architecture, coordinating with teams on performance requirements, and managing the overall power budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on spacecraft power systems. VAST offers extensive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and generous paid time off.