Electrical Power System Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Electrical Power System Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and optimizing the electrical power system architecture for the Nyx modular reusable space orbital vehicle with an accent on solar arrays, batteries, and power distribution. Focus on conducting worst-case reliability analyses and ensuring compliance with ECSS/NASA standards for flight-qualified components.

Location: Munich, Germany. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship provided.

Company

hirify.global is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle designed for cargo and potentially human transport.

What you will do

• Define Electrical Power System architecture and specify solar arrays, batteries, and power conditioning/distribution units.
• Evaluate and select flight-qualified components and generate detailed technical specifications.
• Conduct worst-case, reliability, and redundancy analyses in accordance with ECSS/NASA standards.
• Execute system verification and validation plans and participate in vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMC testing.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for COTS components and internal teams for in-house designs.
• Produce detailed design documentation and ensure compliance with certification authorities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in spacecraft Electrical Power System or avionics system development.
• Deep understanding of solar arrays, space-qualified batteries, DC/DC converters, MPPT, and PCDU design.
• Proficiency with Python and Github.
• Familiarity with ECSS/NASA standards and hardware derating rules.
• Fluent English proficiency for writing clear technical specifications and reports.

Nice to have

• Experience with spacecraft platforms.
• Knowledge of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience with solar array design and testing specifically for space applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making processes.
• Open and collaborative culture focused on transparency regarding risks and obstacles.
• Opportunity to work on the democratization of space.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.