Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Design

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. Own end-to-end product development for a space-rated component .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $144,179 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end product development for space-rated components, with a strong focus on designing high-performance, high-reliability avionics solutions. Proficient in leading cross-disciplinary teams and mentoring engineers while ensuring compliance with rigorous testing and validation standards.

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End-To-End Product DevelopmentHigh-Performance Hardware DesignPCB Design Using Altium DesignerPower Supply Design and DebuggingLeadership in Spaceflight Avionics Programs

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringDC/DC Power Supply DesignDigital DesignFault DetectionWorst-Case Circuit AnalysisFMEA/FMECAController Algorithm DevelopmentMechanical Interface DefinitionData Review and Engineering TestsTechnical Presentation Creation

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerPythonCC++MATLABLinuxWindows Shell Scripting

Industry Keywords

Space-Rated ComponentsAvionicsHigh-Reliability ApplicationsRadiation EnvironmentsEEE Parts SelectionCross-Functional CoordinationPower Architecture Definition

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinuxPythonShell ScriptingSwitchingC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end product development for a space-rated component
Provide leadership as a member of a cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment
Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission-critical avionics
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture
Incorporate printed circuit board interconnect systems and power integrity analyses
Develop and implement controller algorithms to optimize converter performance and efficiency
Design avionics solutions for performance and high reliability in harsh environments
Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents
Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews
Create and deliver technical presentations, proposals, and training materials
Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds
Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection
Support Production and Quality Engineering, including dispositioning material defects
Manage product design configuration revisions through the product lifecycle
Mentor and train junior engineers
Review and approve designs and documentation created by other team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
7+ years of hands-on experience designing ruggedized electronic components or high-performance, high-reliability hardware
7+ years of hands-on experience designing, testing, and debugging switching DC/DC power supplies, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout
End-to-end product development experience for a space-rated component, from requirements definition through qualification and production release
Experience with board bring-up, manufacturing support, and initial hardware validation
Experience designing hardware for radiation environments, including EEE parts selection and qualification for space applications
Experience in digital design, including FPGAs, CMOS sensors, DDR memory, and supporting DC/DC converter design
Hands-on PCB design experience using Altium Designer, including multi-laminate stack-ups, impedance-controlled nets, FPGA integration, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies for flight hardware
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
Experience leading complex spaceflight avionics programs, including hardware, firmware, and software integration
Experience with power architecture definition and load analysis for complex digital electronics systems
Experience performing worst-case circuit analysis, circuit FEA, and FMEA/FMECA for high-reliability applications
Background in fault detection, redundancy strategies, and system-level reliability modeling
Proficiency with Python, C, C++, MATLAB, and Linux/Windows shell scripting
Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, including performance development, technical guidance, and cross-functional coordination
Ability to work independently and drive progress on rapid development programs with aggressive schedules

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results