CesiumAstro
Principal Power Electronics Engineer I
CesiumAstro, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Please Note:
To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At
CesiumAstro , 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. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.
We are seeking a
Principal Power Electronics Engineer I
to join our growing
satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal development team . In this position, you will contribute across the entire development lifecycle of next‑generation power electronics hardware for military and commercial power systems—from leading the definition of power system architectures and trade studies to detailed circuit design, simulation, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, verification and integration testing, production transition, and manufacturing support.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of power system architectures and derive power subsystem requirements
Design DC‑DC power converters, power supplies, and power distribution systems ranging from a few watts to more than 20 kW of power in the 0.8 V to 400 V range
Design single‑phase and three‑phase AC‑DC power supplies and power distribution systems ranging from a few kilowatts to more than 20 kW
Perform comprehensive analysis of AC‑DC and DC‑DC power supplies including worst‑case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, small‑signal modelling analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability analysis, and power integrity analysis
Develop design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans for power converters and power supplies
Lead board bring‑up and design verification testing of analog and power electronics circuits
Lead system integration, qualification campaigns, and production release of power supply modules and power systems
Mentor younger engineers and foster knowledge sharing
Lead a small team of power electronics engineers to drive project execution
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 9 years of experience designing analog and power electronics
Experience working with electrical power systems and subsystems, including developing power architecture and power requirements, performing trade studies for size, weight, power, and cost optimisation (SWAP‑C), selecting power converter topologies, and defining power management and control blocks
Experience designing, testing and qualifying single‑phase and three‑phase off‑line AC‑DC power supplies, and DC‑DC power supplies for industrial, airborne, or military systems
Knowledge of control theory and stability of power electronics, including experience characterising control loops and impedances in the laboratory
Experience designing power filters for low‑noise outputs and for power line electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Experience developing design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans
Experience performing worst‑case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability analysis for power supplies
Extensive hands‑on experience with testing and troubleshooting electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, spectrum analysers, 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
Experience with isolation and grounding, failure mode effects analysis and fault‑tolerant design, and thermal management of power electronics
Experience designing and testing power electronics units to meet industry standards and requirements in the automotive, industrial, aircraft, or military markets (e.g., FCC, CISPR, UL safety standards, ECSS, NASA, MIL standards)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience designing and testing isolated and non‑isolated DC‑DC power converters (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck‑boost, Flyback, Forward)
Experience designing or specifying custom power magnetics for power supplies and power line filters
Knowledge of power stage design and control methods for power factor correction (PFC) converters and active rectifiers
Experience generating statements of work and requirements for external vendors, vendor selection, and vendor management for power supply and power system rack developments
Experience with electronics schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro or Xpedition
Experience running board‑level power integrity simulation using tools such as Ansys SiWave, or HyperLynx
Knowledge of soft‑switching and resonant power converter topologies (e.g. LLC, CLLC, series resonant, phase shifted full bridge, dual active bridge, etc.)
Programming skills to support hardware test and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
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. Full‑time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
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.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
160000 - 210000 USD a year
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To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At
CesiumAstro , 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. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.
We are seeking a
Principal Power Electronics Engineer I
to join our growing
satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal development team . In this position, you will contribute across the entire development lifecycle of next‑generation power electronics hardware for military and commercial power systems—from leading the definition of power system architectures and trade studies to detailed circuit design, simulation, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, verification and integration testing, production transition, and manufacturing support.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of power system architectures and derive power subsystem requirements
Design DC‑DC power converters, power supplies, and power distribution systems ranging from a few watts to more than 20 kW of power in the 0.8 V to 400 V range
Design single‑phase and three‑phase AC‑DC power supplies and power distribution systems ranging from a few kilowatts to more than 20 kW
Perform comprehensive analysis of AC‑DC and DC‑DC power supplies including worst‑case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, small‑signal modelling analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability analysis, and power integrity analysis
Develop design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans for power converters and power supplies
Lead board bring‑up and design verification testing of analog and power electronics circuits
Lead system integration, qualification campaigns, and production release of power supply modules and power systems
Mentor younger engineers and foster knowledge sharing
Lead a small team of power electronics engineers to drive project execution
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 9 years of experience designing analog and power electronics
Experience working with electrical power systems and subsystems, including developing power architecture and power requirements, performing trade studies for size, weight, power, and cost optimisation (SWAP‑C), selecting power converter topologies, and defining power management and control blocks
Experience designing, testing and qualifying single‑phase and three‑phase off‑line AC‑DC power supplies, and DC‑DC power supplies for industrial, airborne, or military systems
Knowledge of control theory and stability of power electronics, including experience characterising control loops and impedances in the laboratory
Experience designing power filters for low‑noise outputs and for power line electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Experience developing design verification test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans
Experience performing worst‑case circuit analysis (WCA), stress analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability analysis for power supplies
Extensive hands‑on experience with testing and troubleshooting electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, spectrum analysers, 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
Experience with isolation and grounding, failure mode effects analysis and fault‑tolerant design, and thermal management of power electronics
Experience designing and testing power electronics units to meet industry standards and requirements in the automotive, industrial, aircraft, or military markets (e.g., FCC, CISPR, UL safety standards, ECSS, NASA, MIL standards)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience designing and testing isolated and non‑isolated DC‑DC power converters (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost, Buck‑boost, Flyback, Forward)
Experience designing or specifying custom power magnetics for power supplies and power line filters
Knowledge of power stage design and control methods for power factor correction (PFC) converters and active rectifiers
Experience generating statements of work and requirements for external vendors, vendor selection, and vendor management for power supply and power system rack developments
Experience with electronics schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro or Xpedition
Experience running board‑level power integrity simulation using tools such as Ansys SiWave, or HyperLynx
Knowledge of soft‑switching and resonant power converter topologies (e.g. LLC, CLLC, series resonant, phase shifted full bridge, dual active bridge, etc.)
Programming skills to support hardware test and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
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. Full‑time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
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.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
160000 - 210000 USD a year
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