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, including designing ruggedized electronic hardware and optimizing power supply performance. Proficient in PCB design, digital design, and leading cross-disciplinary teams in high-stakes environments.

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End-To-End Product DevelopmentPCB Design Using Altium DesignerDesigning High-Performance HardwareDigital Design Including FPGAsPower Supply Design and Debugging

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringPower Integrity AnalysisController Algorithm DevelopmentSchematic CapturePCB LayoutDigital DesignHardware ValidationWorst-Case Circuit AnalysisFault DetectionRedundancy Strategies

Soft Skills

Mentoring Junior EngineersCollaboration with StakeholdersTechnical Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerPythonCC++MATLABLinuxWindows Shell Scripting

Industry Keywords

AvionicsSpace ApplicationsRadiation EnvironmentsEEE Parts SelectionFMEA/FMECASystem-Level Reliability Modeling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinuxPythonShell ScriptingSwitchingC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end product development for a space-rated component
Lead cross-disciplinary work in a fast-paced design environment
Participate in the full design cycle of flight- and mission-critical avionics
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture
Incorporate PCB interconnect systems and perform power integrity analyses
Develop and implement controller algorithms to optimize converter performance and efficiency
Design reliable avionics solutions for 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 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, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred: Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
Preferred: Experience leading complex spaceflight avionics programs, including hardware, firmware, and software integration
Preferred: Experience with power architecture definition and load analysis
Preferred: Experience with worst-case circuit analysis, circuit FEA, and FMEA/FMECA
Preferred: Background in fault detection, redundancy strategies, and system-level reliability modeling
Preferred: Proficiency with Python, C, C++, MATLAB, and Linux/Windows shell scripting
Preferred: Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with 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 role- and level-dependent benefits and bonuses