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Array Labs

Power Management Design Engineer

Array Labs, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

At Array Labs, we are building the world's most advanced satellite radar constellation to create a high-resolution 3D digital twin of the Earth. Our mission is to provide "lidar-like" 3D data and imagery from space, serving critical applications for both commercial and defense customers.

This is a deep tech challenge in the truest sense. We're solving complex problems that span hardware, software, and data—from designing satellite systems for the harshness of space to building the massive "data factory" that turns raw sensor data into beautiful 3D products. We are looking for first-principles engineers who want to build, deploy, and scale a one-of-a-kind, vertically-integrated system from the ground up.

The hardware engineering team is responsible for the analysis and design of our satellite and ground-station electronics, which spans radar, communications, power management, and processing subsystems.

As a power management design engineer, you will lead the definition, design, prototyping, validation, and production of critical power management systems for radar, communication, and satellite. You will collaborate with RF, communications, and radar engineers to rapidly move from clean-sheet designs to full operational deployment in space.

In this role, you’ll help shape the design of the world’s first formation-flying radar imaging constellation, delivering a quantum leap in humanity's ability to rapidly and comprehensively understand our ever-changing world.

Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end design and development of power management systems from concept to production

Define system architecture and component specifications for efficient power distribution and management

Design and simulate analog and digital circuits for power regulation, conversion, and protection, including thermal and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations

Perform detail design, create schematics, ensure proper layout, and work with vendors and manufacturers to deliver production hardware

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including antenna, RF, digital communication, and radar engineers, to ensure power management designs meet system-level requirements

Work with contract manufacturers for mass production, testing, calibration, and integration of power management systems into our satellites

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, semiconductor device physics, or related field

2+ years of hands‑on experience building, testing, and delivering power electronics

Strong background in analog circuit design, focusing on switched‑mode power converters and linear power regulators

Experience with circuit design and simulation tools such as Altium and LTSpice

Excellent teamwork, communication, and documentation skills

Learns new concepts rapidly, completely, and in a self‑directed manner

High level of self‑motivation and personal accountability

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment under significant time constraints

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Masters or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, semiconductor device physics, or a related field

4+ years of hands‑on experience building, testing, and delivering power electronics

Experience architecting power supply systems

Experience with high‑voltage high‑power semiconductors (GaN/SiC/Si) and circuit design including fault tolerance and reliability

Experience with schematic capture and board layout using CAD tools such as Altium Designer, Allegro, ORCAD, etc.

Hands‑on experience tuning and debugging power systems to optimize system performance and stability

Knowledge of EMC requirements and EMI mitigation techniques relevant to power conversion systems

Familiarity with battery pack design, chargers, and battery management systems (BMS)

Familiarity with thermal analysis and simulation tools

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Interview Process

We will conduct three interviews via Zoom; the typical process takes around 2‑4 weeks to complete from start to finish.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Contract

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing

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