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Astranis Space Technologies

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • $110K - $140K
  • San Francisco

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 0-6 years of experience
  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Experience with Altium or similar PCB design software
  • Experience in designing, building, and testing analog and digital circuits
  • Power electronics experience
  • PCB design experience
  • US Citizenship or Green Card
  • Bonus:
  • Experience with designing for fault tolerance, especially to withstand a radiation environment
  • Experience with photovoltaics and MPPTs
  • Experience with Li-ion batteries and management systems
  • Experience with magnetics in power electronics
  • EMI/EMC experience

Responsibilities

  • Design kW-level power systems for our satellites
  • Manage and control key components such as solar panel arrays, power regulation and distribution, and high-density batteries
  • Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

FAQs

What qualifications are required to become a Power Electronics Engineer?

To become a Power Electronics Engineer, you typically need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Experience with power converters, power systems, and PCB layout design is also a plus.

What are some key responsibilities of a Power Electronics Engineer?

Some key responsibilities of a Power Electronics Engineer include conceptualizing, designing, testing, validating, and owning power converters and power systems. They also work with multidisciplinary teams to engineer solutions that meet size, weight, cost, power efficiency, and thermal management requirements.

What skills are essential for a Power Electronics Engineer?

Essential skills for a Power Electronics Engineer include strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in simulation tools, experience with schematic and layout design, hands-on board bring-up, debugging, and optimization.

What can I expect to work on as a Power Electronics Engineer?

As a Power Electronics Engineer, you can expect to work on creating the next generation of power conversion for satellites. This includes simulations, schematic and layout design, hands-on board bring-up, debugging, and optimizing power systems for space applications.

Is there room for career growth as a Power Electronics Engineer?

Yes, there is room for career growth as a Power Electronics Engineer. With experience and expertise, you may have the opportunity to take on more advanced projects, lead teams, or pursue roles in research and development within the field of power electronics.

Astranis Space Technologies

Small, low-cost communications satellites, in higher orbits.

201-500
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Astranis is building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites. Our mission is to help get online the 4 billion people who are without internet access.