Sr. Power Electronic Design Engineer

Position is with an early phase, well-funded electronic space propulsion Startup Company that has exciting, patented technology which will change the Satellite industry. They seek to add employee #14 as a Power Electronic specialist to help them develop new products. This will be a key & high equity position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Proven DC/DC Power Design experience including topology selection to production or Semiconductor Application Power Board layout & design. Power levels are from 200 – 1500 Watts.
• Evaluates embedded systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting test programs; debugging existing embedded systems, and applying knowledge of power electronics.
• Confirms system’s and components’ capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops embedded products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 – 25+ years of related power design experience (wide range).
• Experience in PCB design, experience using Altium.
• Experience in the design and test of high voltage power electronics is a plus.
• Developed embedded software using C/C++.
• Developed test software using Python 2/3.
• Good hands-on skills like soldering and using an oscilloscope.