Spacecraft Power Systems Engineer

Momentus

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 195,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible PTO

11 paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Momentus is seeking a Power Systems Engineer in San Jose, CA to develop, implement, and maintain advanced spacecraft power systems. You will optimize reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of power systems for long-duration missions, working in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in engineering with a strong background in power integrity, BMS, and independent problem solving.

Qualifications

Proficient in all engineering development phases (requirements, design, test, production).
Experience with spacecraft power systems and battery management systems (BMS).
Ability to write technical documents and procedures.
Experience with power integrity analysis and high-current PCB layout techniques.
Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and support power systems including distribution and conditioning.
Perform power budgeting, load analysis, and efficiency trade studies.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams for system integration.
Provide clear reports documenting work and design decisions.
Support testing and verification of power systems in integration.
Advise on power system reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.