System Engineer

DeSanti; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSanti is seeking a Systems Engineer in the Pasadena area to support end-to-end power subsystem solutions. You will oversee requirements, architectures, and interfaces for space hardware, collaborating with designers and project teams to ensure robust, compliant designs.

The role covers hardware delivery, ATLO operations, and in-flight support, with emphasis on EMI/EMC, grounding, and solar/battery systems. Strong communication and cross-functional skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of power systems engineering principles and practices.
• Experience delivering flight hardware and ATLO operations.
• Experience with grounding, EMI/EMC, harness design and battery management.
• Proficient in diagnosing root causes and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication.
• Familiarity with space power subsystems and solar arrays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage power system and electrical system requirements.
• Develop and execute V&V plans on lead projects.
• Develop power system architectures for new missions.
• Perform power system sizing and resource management.
• Document electrical interfaces across a spacecraft.
• Collaborate with power designers to optimize architectures.
• Perform architectural trades balancing technical, schedule, cost.
• Develop grounding diagrams for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Produce design products for hardware development and as-built config.
• Present power system concepts to management and project teams.
• Adhere to power and electrical systems standards and quality expectations.

Skills

Power Systems Design

Systems Engineering

Electrical Systems Engineering

Reliability Engineering

EMI/EMC and Grounding

Space Power Knowledge

Hardware Delivery & ATLO

Troubleshooting

Microcontrollers & FPGAs

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in related discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSPICE

PLECS

Job description

An exciting opportunity supporting a world-renowned aerospace research and space exploration organization in the Pasadena area.

We are seeking a curious, motivated Systems Engineer to support the implementation of end-to-end power subsystem solutions, including supporting the delivery of power hardware and operations. As a systems engineer, you will be involved in all phases of the mission life cycle including technical concept development, hardware implementation, delivery, and operations. A systems engineer is highly motivated and creative with the ability to oversee, balance and integrate technical and program-related issues in an end-to-end manner to ensure that the total system satisfies the project and mission requirements.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage power system and electrical system requirements
• Develop and execute V&V plans on lead projects/missions
• Develop power system architectures and power subsystem definition on new mission proposals
• Perform power system sizing & resource management
• Develop and document electrical interfaces across a spacecraft to ensure a self-compatible, robust design implementation and to support the fabrication of flight harnesses
• Work effectively with power designers in defining optimum architectures
• Perform architectural trades to optimize systems across technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Develop grounding diagrams in support of a compliant EMI/EMC approach
• Produce detailed, complex, and accurate design products in support of hardware development and to document the as-built configuration
• Present complex power system concepts to different levels of line management and project teams
• Understand and follow standards for power and electrical systems engineering architecture, design, and execution including clear expectations for quality

Required Skills:

• Extensive understanding of one or more of the following areas: Analog Electronics, Controls, Power Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Integration and Test
• Extensive understanding of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Power Systems Engineering
• Experience in power electronic design including schematics, reliability analysis, board layout, and testing
• Experience delivering flight hardware, supporting ATLO operations, and in-flight operations
• Extensive knowledge of grounding, EMI/EMC, harness design, electrical compatibility, signal integrity, safety and inhibit architectures, battery management, pyros and propulsion drivers, and multi-stage vehicles
• Knowledge related to the development, testing, integration, and use of solar arrays and batteries for space applications
• Extensive experience with standard electronic test equipment: oscilloscope, power supply, logic analyzer, etc
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems to determine the root cause
• Experience in power converter topologies, power switching, and closed-loop power control systems and their implementation using microcontrollers and/or FPGAs
• Excellent oral and interpersonal skills
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area, typically with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience, or Masters in a similar discipline with a minimum of 1 years of related work experience, or PhD in a similar discipline
• Recent demonstrated experience in defining and delivering hardware
• Extensive knowledge on the observables in electronic control systems and data acquisition systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience with power subsystem hardware, electrical interfaces, and complex integrated systems
• Complete knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures and government regulations across a range of applications.
• Knowledge of industry, military, and/or academic practices and standards system development.
• Extensive experience in hardware development and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer, LTSPICE, and PLECS
• Ability to multi-task meet schedule milestones