TL;DR

Power Electronics Engineer: Conceptualizing, designing, testing, and validating power converters and systems for satellites with an accent on size, weight, cost, power, efficiency, and thermal performance trade-offs. Focus on designing kW-level power systems, managing solar arrays, power regulation, and integrating systems into spacecraft.

Location: Must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual, onsite in San Francisco, USA

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 USD

Company

%hirify_global% is a satellite company with over 400 engineers, launching satellites to provide global connectivity, backed by $750M+ funding and $1B+ commercial deals.

What you will do

Design kW-level power systems for satellites
Manage solar panel arrays, power regulation, distribution, and high-density batteries
Integrate power systems into spacecraft collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Perform simulations, schematic design, layout, board bring-up, debugging, and optimization
Assist in recruiting and hiring new team members

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
0-6 years of experience in hardware development and power electronics
Experience designing, building, and testing analog and digital circuits
PCB design experience
Must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual due to export regulations

Nice to have

Experience designing for fault tolerance in radiation environments
Experience with photovoltaics and Li-ion battery management systems
Experience with magnetics in power electronics
EMI/EMC experience

Culture & Benefits

Compensation includes equity and robust benefits
Company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance
Flexible PTO and 401(K) retirement plan
Free on-site catered meals