Senior Spacecraft Power Engineer

Senior Spacecraft Power Engineer

Location: Denver, Colorado

Full time direct hire

Full benefits

Relocation

US person only. (##### visas of any type)

Summary:

The company is a world-class provider of spacecraft propulsion systems, avionics, flight software, and structures. The depth of expertise in these subsystems positions company uniquely to develop a high-value vertically integrated space vehicle solution to our customers. The company is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Power Engineer to support our space vehicle development. This includes all phases from conceptual design to development, integration, test, and delivery. Typical space vehicle applications include a spacecraft bus, a "smart upper stage", an in-space transfer vehicle, and a hosted payload platform. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the power subsystem and working side-by-side with other engineers in a team environment.

Job description:

Understand the spacecraft bus and electrical power subsystem as a whole

Perform trade studies to optimize the electrical power system based on technical compliance/cost/schedule/mass or other key parameters

Be responsible for detailed technical knowledge of various electrical power equipment including power electronics, spacecraft batteries, solar arrays, spacecraft harnessing, etc.

Develop requirements for power systems components

Interface/support thermal management subsystem design, bus electrical schematics, and cable harness layout

Interface with vendors of power electronics, batteries, solar arrays, etc. to support procurements and provide technical oversight of subcontractors

Prepare proposal costing and technical assessments

Prepare and present technical packages for design reviews

Develop ground support equipment, in concert with other disciplines, for performing power system testing

Support manufacture, integration, and test of power system

Required Qualifications:

5+ years space systems experience

2+ years of applicable spacecraft power systems engineering experience

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering