Senior Spacecraft Power Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Sytems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

4d•$104,550 - $186,250•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Spacecraft Power Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Sytems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome. At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. Job Summary As a Spacecraft Power Engineer, your systems will power Millennium satellites -- literally. Power engineers design most of the satellite electrical system, including overall electrical architecture, battery and solar array design, power conversion, and power distribution. They are involved from early conceptual design and development, during the detailed design phase, when components and satellites are being built and tested, and during on-orbit operations of the satellite. Whether it’s performing low-level electrical circuit design, analyzing the worst-case energy balance of a satellite, or troubleshooting an anomaly of an on-orbit satellite, you will have a hand in it all. This position’s internal job code is Elect Design and Analysis. Our team is currently hiring for the level range of 3-4.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline
5 or more years experience in the design, development, analysis, implementation, testing, and/or operation of spacecraft power systems
Experience modeling and simulating power system loads against input power
Experience with and knowledge of solar arrays and Li-ion batteries, how they’re designed, built, and tested
Experience with power control and distribution electronics and architectures
Experience working with engineers of multiple disciplines in the design and test of complex systems
Experience writing and reviewing technical documents such as test procedures, design diagrams, and requirements specifications
Experience testing electronics using tools such DMMs, oscilloscopes, PSUs, E-Loads, and custom test racks
Knowledge of power circuit design fundamentals
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-reliability automotive or aerospace electronics
Experience with mitigation of space environmental effects on electronics, solar arrays, and batteries
Experience in MATLAB or other comparable software tool
Experience with managing project budgets and schedules
Experience with mentoring junior engineers

Responsibilities

Perform spacecraft Electrical Power Subsystem design and analysis at the spacecraft level, including interfaces with other subsystems
Develop system, subsystem, and component level requirements derived from higher level requirements sets
Develop spacecraft level power models to predict power loading and performance margins to support system design
Support battery, solar array, and electronics design
Brief design and analysis materials to program managers, customers, and/or sponsors
Support system level functional and environmental testing
Provide on-orbit support during mission operations and anomaly resolution
Assist in proposal and business development efforts
Coordinate efforts with consultants when necessary
Manage cost and schedule for satellite EPS tasks
Mentor junior engineers