Lead Power Systems Electrical Engineer
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$177,000 - $230,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-18
Responsibilities
- Own the Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) of Astrolab Rovers, including architecture, requirements, design, analysis, testing, delivery, and operation.
- Manage the vehicle Power Budget, including system loads and sizing of solar arrays and battery packs.
- Lead the development of power system components by collaborating with other Electrical Engineers.
- Conduct design analysis for power, size, mass, and reliability.
- Support the electro-mechanical strategy for power transmission and components.
- Assist in qualification and integration testing of EPS components.
- Support vehicle commissioning and mission operations related to the EPS.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in spacecraft power systems engineering, with proven flight experience.
- 10+ years of experience in power electronics design, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Expertise in solar array design and manufacturing, and solar power conversion techniques.
- Knowledge of battery management and manufacturing of battery packs.
- Proficiency in power electronics, including distribution techniques and voltage regulators.
- Skilled at circuit analyses using SPICE and Excel.
