Staff Power Electronics Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Staff Power Electronics Engineer (Aerospace): Architecting and delivering high-reliability power conversion solutions for spacecraft and defense systems with an accent on DC-DC converters, motor drives, and battery-management systems. Focus on leading hardware development through the full product lifecycle, performing complex circuit simulations, and providing technical mentorship to engineering teams.

Location: Onsite in Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $150,000–$200,000 Annually

Company

A leading designer of high-reliability spaceflight hardware and avionics solutions for NASA and defense missions.

What you will do

• Architect and design high-reliability power electronics including DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives.
• Perform circuit design, simulation, component selection, and guide PCB layout, thermal, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Lead hardware bring-up, integration, debug, verification, and qualification activities.
• Develop and review specifications, design reviews, test plans, and verification documentation.
• Solve complex technical issues using structured root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience designing power electronics for high-reliability applications.
• Strong experience with DC-DC power converters and power semiconductor devices (MOSFET).
• Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB design tools, and simulation software like SPICE or MATLAB.
• Must be able to access U.S. export-controlled information.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Phoenix, AZ.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or Power Electronics.
• Experience with radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened electronics for space applications.
• Experience with SiC, GaN, or IGBT technologies.
• Background in motor control, FMEA/MTBF reliability analysis, or system integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on mission-critical spacecraft and defense programs.
• Influence technical direction as a Staff Engineer.
• Collaborate with highly experienced multidisciplinary teams.
• Comprehensive compensation package including annual bonuses and employee stock purchase plan.
• Open paid time off policy.