Space Power Systems Engineer - End-to-End Flight Hardware

DeSanti; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSanti in Pasadena area is seeking a curious, motivated Systems Engineer to support end-to-end power subsystem solutions. You will oversee hardware delivery, operations, and all mission lifecycle phases from concept to flight to sustainment.

The role requires strong background in power electronics, grounding, and EMI/EMC, with hands-on experience delivering flight hardware and ATLO support. A PhD or Masters plus relevant experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in power systems engineering for aerospace projects.
• Experience delivering flight hardware and supporting ATLO/flight operations.
• Strong grounding/EMI/EMC, harness design, and safety architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage power system and electrical system requirements.
• Develop and execute V&V plans on lead projects/missions.
• Develop power system architectures for new mission proposals.
• Perform power system sizing and resource management.
• Document electrical interfaces across spacecraft for robust design.
• Collaborate with power designers on optimal architectures.
• Perform architectural trades under schedule/cost constraints.
• Develop grounding diagrams for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Produce detailed design products for hardware development and as-built configurations.
• Present complex concepts to management and project teams.
• Adhere to standards for power and electrical systems engineering.

Skills

Power Systems

Analog Electronics

Systems Eng

Electrical Systems

Reliability Eng

EMI/EMC

Grounding

Flight Hardware

ATLO Ops

FPGA/MCU

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng

Masters in related field

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSPICE

PLECS

Job description

DeSanti in Pasadena area is seeking a curious, motivated Systems Engineer to support end-to-end power subsystem solutions. You will oversee hardware delivery, operations, and all mission lifecycle phases from concept to flight to sustainment.

The role requires strong background in power electronics, grounding, and EMI/EMC, with hands-on experience delivering flight hardware and ATLO support. A PhD or Masters plus relevant experience is valued.