Power Electronics Engineer I
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$85,000 - $108,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-06
Responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership of power electronics specification, architecture, simulation, schematic capture, PCB design, mechanical packaging design, board-level bring-up and validation, environmental qualification, and integrated system-level validation.
- Design circuits for power conversion, load switching, hot-swapping, power conditioning, inrush control, and over-current fault detection.
- Perform failure modes and effects analyses and drive reliability design and validation plans at the system level.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risk and make design decisions.
- Engage in full-lifecycle product development and environmental testing for spaceflight.
- Communicate effectively within the team and contribute to team goals.
- Be willing to work overtime or weekends to meet critical mission milestones.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field completed or expected by June 2026.
- Demonstrated experience in developing power electronics.
- Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and software programming (e.g., Matlab, Python, C/C++).
- Familiarity with vehicle and instrumentation buses (Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C).
- Experience designing electronics for spaceflight environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in an early-stage startup environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
