Power Electronics Engineer II
About the role
We are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization.
Responsibilities
- Contribute across the entire development lifecycle of next-generation power electronics hardware for satellites and space power systems payloads
- Help define power system architectures and trade studies
- Design and simulate power stages of basic DC-DC power converter topologies (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost)
- Create and verify printed circuit board (PCB) layouts
- Test and troubleshoot electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments
- Analyze and simulate power electronics systems using tools like SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, MathCAD, ANSYS Q3D, and SiWave, or HyperLynx
- Support hardware test and data processing with programming languages like Python, MATLAB, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 2 years of experience designing analog and power electronics
- Experience with power stage design of basic DC-DC power converter topologies (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck-boost)
- Knowledge of voltage mode control and peak current mode control theory for DC-DC converters
- Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators
- Experience with analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS, Simulink, MATLAB, MathCAD, ANSYS Q3D and SiWave, or HyperLynx
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Master of Science or PhD in Electrical Engineering with research focus in power electronics
- Experience running board-level power integrity simulation using tools such as Ansys SiWave, or HyperLynx
- Experience with power magnetics modeling, design and laboratory characterization
- Experience with control loop modeling and laboratory characterization
- Knowledge of power electronics applications utilizing GaN or SiC wide bandgap power semiconductor devices
- Experience with laboratory characterization of power magnetics
- Programming skills to support hardware test and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Pay
$106,500 - $142,500 a year
Schedule
Full-time employment
Benefits
- Company stock options
- A generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans
Qualifications
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Skills
- Power electronics design
- Electrical engineering
- Simulation and analysis tools
- Programming (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA
- FSA
- Life
- Disability
- Retail
Pay
$106,500 - $142,500 a year
Schedule
Full-time employment
Company
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.