Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer I

The role

The Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer I performs avionics and power system analysis for spacecraft missions. This role assesses design margin, risk, and system compatibility.

What you will do

• Perform power and avionics design and analysis for all mission concepts.
• Develop and perform trade studies to support technical, business, and/or programmatic actions.
• 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.
• Provide real-time operational support from mission control center.

Required qualifications

• 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 the necessary tools/methodology and synthesizing results into higher level conclusions.
• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, similar related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Travel up to 10%, including the possibility of 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.

Nice to have

• Familiar 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/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 Python and MATLAB
• Knowledge of spacecraft environmental tests
• Knowledge of Range Safety and Ground Safety compliance

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. They tackle complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress and protect critical assets.