Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer (IIIIV)

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Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead Electrical Power Systems (EPS) the Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing cutting edge spacecraft solutions that drive performance efficiency and reliability in next-generation power systems. This is your opportunity to innovate at the intersection of advanced electronics and high impact applications collaborating with a team of experts to shape the future of energy delivery.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply innovative design techniques to switched mode power conversion for isolated and non-isolated topologies from Bus voltages of 66V to regulated voltages as low as 0.8V.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D proof of concept and production programs.
• Power electronics design for switched mode conversion using digital and analog control techniques.
• Design to meet EMI/EMC qualification.
• Well versed in sampling theory and ADC/DAC implementation for feedback and control a plus.
• Circuit and system level modeling and analysis experience using spice MATLAB Simulink or other comparable tools.
• Magnetics design including drawings for manufacture.
• Perform worst case analysis of all circuit implementations showing stability and functional performance over time and environments.
• Documenting designs and proving requirements compliance.
• Schematic capture and board layout experience for power supplies Altium Designer preferred.
• Laboratory verification and debugging PC boards with power converters for EDU and flight hardware including system level integration.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 years (Sr. Engineer - Level 3) of switched mode power electronics design experience.
• 8 years (Staff Engineer - Level 4) of switched mode power electronics design experience.
• Working knowledge in the following areas: solar array to battery management systems bus voltage to lower regulated working voltages system/board level grounding/shielding and EMC design techniques motor controller design a plus.
• Radiation hardened and high reliability electronics design experience.
• Experience with EMI/EMC qualification testing per military and commercial standards and (e.g. MIL-STD-461 CRISPR 22 RTCA/DO-160 etc.)..
• Experience in design for harsh environments as embodied in common commercial and military standards (e.g. RTCA/DO-160 MIL-STD-810 etc.).
• Knowledge of device characteristics relevant to power electronics such as: MOSFET GaN SiC IGBT BJT JFET diodes various capacitor families FPGAs etc.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Salary Ranges

Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer (Level III) - $120k to $175k

Staff Power Electronics Design Engineer (Level IV) - $160k to $190k

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design production launch planning mission operations and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military civil and commercial customers. Learn more at

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job performing the duties of this job the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time in addition to bending reaching and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of addition please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

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