Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer I

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Job Title: Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer I

Location: El Segundo, CA

Zip Code: 90245

Start Date: Right Away

Job Type: Direct Hire - US Citizenhip required

Pay Rate: $140-180K DoE

Keywords: #ElectricPropulsionEngineer #EngineeringJobs #SpacecraftEngineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design the power and electrical components of a brand-new hall effect thruster including the Power

Processing Unit, anode, and cathode.

• Analyze hall effect thruster performance and efficiency.

• Plan and conduct component and system level electrical testing.

• Deliver components and thruster in a rapid, risk-tolerant, and iterative manner.

• Work on a full Hall Effect Thruster team and communication design decisions and issues effectively.

• Responsibility includes full chain of electrical engineering tasks including PCB schematic and board layout, component selection, analysis, design for manufacturing, design for test, etc.

• Serve as technical and professional mentors in own field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science with at least 9 years of experience OR

• Master"s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics with at least 7 years of experience OR

• PhD with 5 years of experience in spacecraft electrical propulsion system design

• RF Plasma Thrusters Experience

• Satellite Propulsion System Experience

• Need to have Technical Lead Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands on experience bringing multiple propulsion systems from concept to flight or concept to test.

• Experience with multiple thrusters that guides your vision for the next generation.

• Full space mission lifecycle experience

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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