Senior Engineering Manager, Power Electronics
About The Position
As the Senior Manager of the Power Systems team, you will be responsible for all aspects of the X-BAT aircraft power system, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production. You will build a team of world class engineers to design custom power electronics, batteries, harnesses, generators, and anything else necessary to realize the architecture. If you excel in cross-functional collaboration, thrive in fast-moving environments, and are passionate about pushing the limits of power system design, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Power system design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Have delivered power system and power electronic products to market
- Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
- Strong technical fundamentals and analysis
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the vision of the X-BAT aircraft power system from concept to production. This includes power generation, regulation, distribution, power quality, control, etc.
- Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
- Design custom power electronics for high power and high voltage
- Design an uninterruptible power system with a high-capacity battery
- Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft
- Build a world class power electronics lab
- Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification
- Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
- Build your team and lead multiple engineers dedicated to the power system design
- Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture
- Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership
- Work in a fast-paced environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
