Staff Engineer - Power Electronics Design

Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Staff Power Electronics Design Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Integrated Product Team Lead - Electrical Power Systems, the Staff Power Electronics Design Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative spacecraft solutions for internal and external customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply innovative design techniques to switched mode power conversion for isolated and non-isolated topologies from Bus voltages of 66V to regulated voltages as low as 0.8V.

• Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D, proof of concept, and production programs.

• Power electronics design for switched mode conversion using digital and analog control techniques.

• Design to meet EMI/EMC qualification.

• Magnetics design, including drawings for manufacture.

• Perform worst-case analysis of all circuit implementations showing stability and functional performance over time and environments.

• Document designs and provide requirements compliance.

• Provide laboratory verification and debugging of printed circuit boards with power converters for electrical controls units and flight hardware, including system level integration.

Qualifications and Skills

• BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering and 8 or more years switched mode power electronics design experience.

• Working knowledge in the following areas: solar array to battery management systems, bus voltage to lower regulated working voltages, system/board level grounding/shielding and EMC design techniques, motor controller design a plus.

• Well versed in sampling theory and ADC/DAC implementation for feedback and control a plus.

• Circuit and system level modeling and analysis experience using spice, MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.

• Schematic capture and board layout experience for power supplies, Altium Designer preferred.

• Radiation hardened and high reliability electronics design experience.

• Experience with EMI/EMC qualification testing per military and commercial standards and (e.g. MIL-STD-461, CRISPR 22, RTCA/DO-160, etc.).

• Experience in design for harsh environments as embodied in common commercial and military standards (e.g. RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810, etc.)

• Knowledge of device characteristics relevant to power electronics, such as: MOSFET, GaN, SiC, IGBT, BJT, JFET, diodes, various capacitor families, FPGAs, etc.

Additional Differentiators

• Understand vehicle-level systems engineering including functionality trade-offs, grounding, and EMC strategies.

• Familiarity with 3D CAD and PLM software.

• Familiarity with IPC, NASA requirements and acceptance.

• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles, ambiguity, and unexpected changes in direction.

• Working knowledge of MS Office.

• BJT, JFET, diodes, various capacitor families, FPGAs, etc.

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

• Employee Equity Incentive Program

• 401(k) Match

• Unlimited PTO

Salary Range $150,000.00 - $180,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.