Power Electronics Engineer II Verified today
CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and space platforms. We're seeking a Power Electronics Engineer II to join our spacecraft payload development team.
The Role
You will contribute across the entire development lifecycle of next-generation power electronics hardware for satellites and space power systems payloads. Your work spans power system architectures and trade studies, detailed circuit design, simulation, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, verification and integration testing, and manufacturing support.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 2 years of experience designing analog and power electronics
- Experience with power stage design of DC-DC power converter topologies (discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost)
- Knowledge of voltage mode control and peak current mode control theory for DC-DC converters
- Experience with electronics schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro or Xpedition
- Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electronics and power converters using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators
- Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, MathCAD, ANSYS Q3D and SiWave, or HyperLynx
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Master of Science or PhD in Electrical Engineering with research focus in power electronics
- Experience running board-level power integrity simulation using ANSYS SiWave or HyperLynx
- Experience with power magnetics modeling, design and laboratory characterization
- Experience with control loop modeling and laboratory characterization
- Knowledge of GaN or SiC wide bandgap power semiconductor devices
- Programming skills to support hardware test and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Employment and Compensation
Full-time position. Compensation and benefits package include company stock options, health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
Clearance and Eligibility
To conform with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.