Principal Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Austin, TX I El Segundo, CA I Denver, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Package: Competitive Salary + Stock Options + Benefits (health, dental, vision, life, retirement)
We are looking for an experienced Principal Power Electronics Engineer to take a leadership role in the development of advanced power electronics systems for space applications. This is a unique opportunity to design and optimize high-performance power solutions for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems.
The Opportunity
As part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will drive the design and development of power electronics from concept to deployment. Your work will focus on two primary areas:
- Optimized point-of-load converters (1W to 50W) for RF and digital modules.
- Standalone DC-DC converters (20W to 500W) for space and aerospace applications.
You will lead end-to-end development, including circuit design, power management, magnetics, system-level architecture, and stability analysis. As a principal engineer, you will also serve as a technical mentor, contribute to product roadmaps, and engage with customers and executives in design reviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and test DC-DC converters, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) solar power converters, switching and linear regulators, filters, and stability control.
- Develop power system architectures, including power distribution and point-of-load regulators.
- Perform worst-case circuit analysis, failure mode analysis, and reliability assessments.
- Lead PCB layout and routing for power circuits using Altium and SPICE-based simulations.
- Oversee manufacturing and qualification testing in collaboration with contract manufacturers.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
- Present engineering design reviews to customers and company leadership.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (BS or MS).
- Industry experience or university research experience in power electronics design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Extensive experience designing power electronics systems from concept to deployment.
- Expertise in PCB layout, power circuit simulation (SPICE), and power integrity tools (Ansys, ADS).
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators.
- Strong understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with space-grade electronics design, development, and qualification.
- Knowledge of radiation effects and space environment considerations for power systems.
- Understanding of high-reliability manufacturing processes for aerospace applications.
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to government space technology export regulations.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in this role, please click to apply or send your resume to jake.payne@newspacetechnical.com
