Electrical Power Systems Engineer II

Voyager Technologies • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Power Systems Engineer II for Voyager Lunar Systems performs avionics and power-system analysis for spacecraft missions, assessing design margin, risk, and system compatibility. The role supports mission concepts by designing and analyzing power architectures, conducting trade studies, supporting requirements and specifications, and contributing to component testing and system integration. It also coordinates with technical partners, vendors, and engineers across disciplines throughout the systems engineering development cycle and provides real-time operational support from a mission control center.

This hybrid role is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Electronic Systems Manager. Travel may be required up to 10%, including overnight domestic and international travel to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA or government centers. The position requires eligibility to meet U.S. government export-control requirements as a U.S. Person and eligibility to obtain required export authorizations.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of professional experience in power systems development for mission-critical, aerospace, defense, or another high-reliability industry.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out complex analysis tasks, including developing the necessary tools or methodology and synthesizing results into higher-level conclusions.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a similar related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable U.S. export regulations and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with solar photovoltaic and lithium-ion battery technology.
• Experience with power budgeting and system-level energy balance analysis.
• Familiarity with surface charging related to space environments.
• Experience using SPICE for circuit analysis or modeling and familiarity with power electronics.
• Hands-on experience working with electronics and laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with power-system telemetry measurement and processing.
• Experience with the FMEA process and interfacing with software teams to develop system FDIR.
• Ability to build analytical tools using Microsoft VBA and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of spacecraft environmental tests.
• Knowledge of Range Safety and Ground Safety compliance.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-4001, NASA-STD-4003, and MIL-STD-461.

Responsibilities

• Perform power and avionics design and analysis for mission concepts, right-sizing the power architecture to meet end-to-end mission objectives and requirements.
• Develop and perform trade studies to support technical, business, and programmatic actions and decisions.
• Support development of component specifications and system-level requirements.
• Support spacecraft power component testing and system integration.
• Coordinate with technical partners, vendors, and peer engineers in other disciplines to assess design progress, schedule, and risks throughout the systems engineering development cycle.
• Provide real-time operational support from a mission control center.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 options nationwide.
• Free on-demand workout videos before enrolling in a gym membership.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Opportunity to work alongside a talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level