Power Systems Engineer I (345A)
About The Position
The Power Systems Engineer I supports end-to-end power subsystem solutions for JPL missions, including power hardware delivery and operations. The role works within the Power Systems Engineering group in the Avionics, Power, & Instrument Electronics Section, which designs, analyzes, fabricates, tests, verifies, and operates electronics, electrical ground support equipment, and power flight systems. The engineer participates in all phases of the mission life cycle, from technical concept development and hardware implementation through delivery and operations, integrating technical and program considerations to ensure systems meet project and mission requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical subject area and at least 1 year of related work experience, or a master's degree in a similar discipline and 0 years of related work experience.
- General understanding of one or more of the following: analog electronics, controls, power systems design, systems engineering, electrical systems engineering, reliability engineering, or integration and test.
- General understanding of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in Power Systems Engineering.
- Experience in power electronic designs, including schematics, reliability analysis, board layout, and testing.
- Project experience delivering, building, and testing hardware.
- General knowledge of grounding, EMI/EMC, electrical compatibility, signal integrity, and battery management.
- Knowledge related to developing, testing, integrating, and using solar arrays and batteries for space applications.
- Experience with standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems to determine root cause.
- Knowledge of power converter topologies, power switching, and control systems.
- Excellent oral and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with power subsystem hardware, electrical interfaces, and complex integrated systems.
- Knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards for system development.
- Experience in hardware development and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Altium Designer, LTSPICE, and PLECS.
- Ability to multitask and meet schedule milestones.
Responsibilities
- Support development and management of power system and electrical system requirements.
- Support development and execution of verification and validation plans on JPL-led projects and missions.
- Support power system architecture development and power subsystem definition for new mission proposals.
- Support power system sizing and resource management.
- Define and document spacecraft electrical interfaces to ensure self-compatible, robust designs and support flight harness fabrication.
- Work with power designers to define optimum architectures.
- Contribute to architectural trades that optimize systems within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Understand grounding diagrams in support of a compliant EMI/EMC approach.
- Produce detailed, accurate design products for hardware development and documentation of the as-built configuration.
- Present power system concepts to line management and project teams.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Wellbeing plans
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Learning opportunities
- Rideshare benefits
- Childcare
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
