Systems Engineer II

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer II to support end-to-end power subsystem solutions for a NASA JPL mission.

You will participate in all phases from concept development to delivery and operations, coordinating with power designers and ensuring robust electrical interfaces for flight hardware. The role requires strong background in power systems, electronics, and systems engineering, with experience in testing, integration, and EMI/EMC standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of analog electronics, controls, power systems design, and systems engineering.
• Experience in power electronics design including schematics, reliability analysis, board layout, and testing.
• Experience delivering flight hardware and supporting ATLO operations.
• Knowledge of grounding, EMI/EMC, harness design, electrical compatibility, and battery management.
• Experience with solar arrays and batteries for space applications.
• Familiarity with standard electronic test equipment: oscilloscope, power supply, logic analyzer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage power system and electrical system requirements.
• Develop and execute V&V plans on JPL lead projects.
• Develop power system architectures and power subsystem definitions on new mission proposals.
• Perform power system sizing and resource management.
• Document electrical interfaces across a spacecraft to support harness fabrication.
• Work with power designers to define optimum architectures.
• Perform architectural trades to optimize systems across constraints.
• Develop grounding diagrams supporting EMI/EMC compliance.
• Produce detailed design products and document the as-built configuration.
• Present complex power system concepts to management and project teams.
• Follow standards for power and electrical systems engineering architecture, design, and execution.

Skills

Power Systems Design

Systems Engineering

Analog Electronics

Electrical Systems Engineering

Reliability Engineering

Integration and Test

Power Electronics Design

Ability to troubleshoot

Microcontrollers/FPGAs

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering (or related)

PhD in a similar discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSPICE

PLECS

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Technical Pasadena, CA, US

Salary Range: $45.00 To $65.00 Hourly

OVERVIEW

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder
Duration - 5 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted
W2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule
Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.
Location - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA (onsite)
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
The US base pay range for this full-time position is $45-65/hr + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a curious, motivated Systems Engineer II 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 JPL 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, NASA 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.

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.