Electrical Power Systems Engineer II Verified today
About the Role
As Electrical Power Systems Engineer II for Voyager Lunar Systems, you will perform avionics and power system analysis for spacecraft missions, assessing design margin, risk, and system compatibility. You report to the Electronic Systems Manager and work hybrid from Pittsburgh, PA.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform power and avionics design and analysis for mission concepts, right-sizing the power architecture to meet end-to-end mission objectives and requirements
- Develop and perform trade studies to support technical, business, and programmatic decision-making
- Support development of component specifications and system-level requirements
- Support spacecraft power component testing and system integration
- Coordinate between technical partners, vendors, and peer engineers of other disciplines to assess design progress, schedule, and risks through the full systems engineering development cycle
- Provide real-time operational support from mission control center
Minimum Qualifications
- 2-4 years of professional experience in power systems development for mission-critical, aerospace, defense, or other high reliability industry
- Demonstrated ability to carry out complicated analysis tasks, including developing necessary tools and methodology and synthesizing results into higher-level conclusions
- B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with solar photovoltaic and lithium-ion battery technology
- Experience with power budgeting process and system-level energy balance analysis
- Familiarity with surface charging related to space environments
- Experience using SPICE for circuit analysis and modeling, and familiarity with power electronics
- Hands-on experience working with electronics and lab equipment
- Familiarity with power system telemetry measurement and processing
- Experience with FMEA process and interfacing with software teams to develop system FDIR
- Ability to build analytical tools using Microsoft VBA and MATLAB
- Knowledge of spacecraft environmental tests
- Knowledge of Range Safety and Ground Safety compliance
- Familiarity with NASA-STD-4001, NASA-STD-4003, and MIL-STD-461
Travel and Physical Requirements
- Travel up to 10%, including possible overnights to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA/Government centers
- Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds
Compensation and Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant company contribution
- Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ nationwide options
- 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
- Company wellness programs for physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including ITAR and EAR, applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).