Sr. Power Systems Engineer

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At Lanteris Space, our next generation spacecraft range from Earth observation to interplanetary missions, including the SR-1 Freedom Power and Propulsion Element (PPE).

We are looking for an experienced Power Subsystems Engineer to join our growing Space Program Delivery team in San Jose CA. This position may also be performed remotely within the U.S. This position provides an opportunity to develop new Power architectures for various mission types, including low earth orbit constellation designs. An ideal candidate would have knowledge of existing space power hardware and background design platforms to accommodate this hardware.

As a Power Subsystems Engineer, you will act as the engineering focal point for the entire power subsystem of a spacecraft being designed.  Collaborating closely with a cohort of system and subsystem leads, you will develop power subsystem requirements and specifications through analysis and system trade studies, which translate customer requests into feasible design solutions. You will assist in flowing down power requirements into unit specifications, subsystem verification tests, and risk reduction plans. This will include make/buy decisions and vendor selection if new unit design is required.  If a unit is purchased, you will coordination with vendors while tracking unit deliveries to Lanteris Space.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and optimize power system selection and design
• Create power budgets & provide inputs for power subsystem sizing
• Collaborate with Database, Harness Thermal, Flight Software, and other subsystem engineers
• Resolve issues during AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) test phases

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• BS degree in an engineering or STEM discipline. In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of experience may be substituted. A master's degree may count for two years of experience
• 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in power subsystems or electrical engineering
• Experience performing all/most aspects of the system engineering (requirements analysis, interface control documentation, concept of operations development, Use Case development, Operational details, and developing Test Plans.)
• Familiarity with a Requirements Tool.

Preferred Skills:

• 10 years of power subsystem experience
• Familiarity with satellite Power System design and test obtained through educational training and/or on-the-job experience in a related field
• Experience leading electrical engineering designs through the full lifecycle
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience with software and system development projects using model bases system engineering.
• Knowledgeable in most of the following areas: power system design, solar arrays, batteries, bus regulation and distribution, power quality and DC/DC conversion.
• Familiar with deployment and maintenance of Development, Test and Operational environments.
• Practices best practices when writing requirements.
• Familiarity with the space environment and its effect on satellite systems
• Active security clearance

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $102,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $102,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $102,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $113,000.00 - $188,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within California is: $117,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.