Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems
About The Position
Astro Mechanica is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on power systems development to join our growing team. You will be working with an extraordinary team to enable Astro Mechanica’s ground power product, which greatly accelerates the company’s ability to develop its ambitious aircraft product. In this role, you will be responsible for the medium voltage electrical system repurposing and adapting aircraft engines towards ground power generation. This is a hands-on, high-ownership where you will set the architecture, run the studies, specify the equipment, lead validation and commissioning, and be the technical authority on electrical safety. You will work closely with mechanical, controls, and manufacturing teams and represent the product with customers, utilities, and certification bodies. If you want to build a real power product rather than a slice of one, this role is for you.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD with a focus on power electronics
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and shipping electrical power systems
- Deep experience with medium-voltage systems (1–38 kV): generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, and paralleling/grid-interconnect schemes
- Strong command of power system analysis (symmetrical components, fault calculations, protection coordination, arc flash) and proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IEC, UL, NFPA 70E) and experience taking a product through certification
- Hands-on field experience commissioning and troubleshooting MV equipment and generator control systems
- Track record of owning a complex electrical product from concept through production with cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with power electronics (inverters, rectifiers, excitation systems) and controls integration (SCADA, PLC, communication protocols) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Translate product requirements into electrical specifications, one-line diagrams, schematics, and BOMs
- Own the electrical architecture and design of the plant including transformers, switchgear, cabling, protection, and grounding
- Perform and review power system studies- load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, grounding, harmonics, and transient analysis
- Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, IEC, UL, NFPA 70E, and utility interconnection requirements; own electrical safety and certification for the product
- Mentor engineers, review designs, and serve as the technical interface to customers, utilities, and suppliers
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program
- Transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
