Space-Grade Power Electronics Engineer

VPT, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VPT, Inc. in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking an electrical engineer to develop and test switching power designs and high-reliability analog/digital circuits for space electronics.

You will contribute to cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading performance and reliability in challenging space environments. The role emphasizes learning radiation effects, staying current with state-of-the-art technologies, and providing technical support for production issues and failure analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience analyzing and testing power electronic circuits.
• Lab experience with power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Developing new designs in switching power applications.
• Designing analog and digital circuits that are targeted for high reliability and space environments.
• Designing, layout and test new designs that meet the high expectations for the high reliability market.
• Learn about radiation effects and design for circuits.
• Keep abreast of state-of-the-art technologies and perform competitive benchmarking for each project.
• Provide technical support for production issues, failure analysis and problem resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Power electronics testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Function generator

Frequency response analyzer

EMI test receiver

Job description

VPT, Inc. in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking an electrical engineer to develop and test switching power designs and high-reliability analog/digital circuits for space electronics.

You will contribute to cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading performance and reliability in challenging space environments. The role emphasizes learning radiation effects, staying current with state-of-the-art technologies, and providing technical support for production issues and failure analysis.