Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer I

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer I for Voyager Lunar Systems performs avionics and power system analysis for spacecraft missions to assess design margin, risk, and system compatibility. The role is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is hybrid. It reports to the Electronic Systems Manager.

The engineer performs power and avionics design and analysis across mission concepts, develops trade studies, supports component specifications and system-level requirements, and contributes to spacecraft power component testing and system integration. The role also coordinates with technical partners, vendors, and engineers from other disciplines throughout the systems engineering development cycle, and provides real-time operational support from a mission control center.

Travel may be up to 10%, including overnight travel, to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA or government centers. The position requires the ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. The position may be eligible for a lump-sum bonus upon hire.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of professional experience in power systems development for mission-critical, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out complicated analysis tasks, including developing necessary tools or methodologies and synthesizing results into higher-level conclusions.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a similar related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including possible overnight travel, domestically and internationally.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds.

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 power architectures to meet end-to-end mission objectives and requirements.
• Develop and perform trade studies to support technical, business, and programmatic actions and decision-making.
• 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 their 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, plus free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 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.
• Potential lump-sum bonus upon hire.
• Opportunity to work alongside a talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

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