Power Electronics Engineer II
About The Position
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer II to join our growing satellite development team. In this position, you will contribute across the entire development lifecycle of next-generation power electronics hardware for satellites and space power systems-from helping define power system architectures and trade studies to detailed circuit design, simulation, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, box level verification, vehicle integration testing, and manufacturing support.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience designing analog and power electronics
- Experience with power stage design of basic DC-DC power converter topologies (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost)
- Knowledge of voltage mode control and peak current mode control theory for DC-DC converters
- Experience with printed circuit board (PCB) design and software tools such as Altium, OrCAD/Allegro, or PADS/Xpedition
- Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators
- Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, MathCAD, ANSYS Q3D and SiWave, or HyperLynx
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science or PhD in Electrical Engineering with research focus in power electronics
- Experience running board-level power integrity simulation using tools such as Ansys SiWave, or HyperLynx
- Experience with power magnetics modeling, design and laboratory characterization
- Experience with control loop modeling and laboratory characterization
- Knowledge of power electronics applications utilizing GaN or SiC wide bandgap power semiconductor devices
- Experience with laboratory characterization of power magnetics
- Programming skills to support hardware test and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Benefits
- Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Publishing Industries
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
