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Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer I

Voyager Lunar Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer I based in Pittsburgh, PA. This hybrid role reports to the Electronic Systems Manager and focuses on power system design and analysis for spacecraft missions.

What You'll Do

• Perform power and avionics design and analysis for all 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.

Required Experience

• 4-7 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 Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity 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.

Requirements

• Travel up to 10%, including possible overnights, both foreign and domestic, to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA/Government centers.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds.
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR and EAR export regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

The position may be eligible for a lump-sum bonus upon hire. Voyager offers competitive total compensation including:

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium contributions and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ nationwide options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.