Senior power system lead engineer for the design and development of space power systems including:

• Space power system conceptual/architectural design, analysis, identifying power needs; power generation, power storage, power processing and distribution.   Requisite power tradeoff studies.   Leading or participation in proposal activities.   Mentoring staff to expand the Group in this area. (30%)
• Lead power system engineer responsible for all technical, cost and schedule aspects of a defined task including, but not limited to, power systems detailed design, analysis, requirements, test planning, power systems procurements, design/development of solar arrays, batteries and power system electronics, design/development of distribution electronics, design/development for power systems test sets and solar array simulators.   (50%)
• Supporting the power systems during I&T, launch and post launch operations. (10%)
• Keeping abreast of power systems state of the art; energy conversion technologies; energy storage technologies; DC/DC technologies, power distribution and other relevant technologies.

Required Skills/Education:

• MSEE or equivalent
• Senior position requiring a minimum of 10 years experience in the design and development of space power systems and all related disciplines for NASA and DoD spacecraft.
• Experience in the sizing and design of solar arrays, battery, power electronics from mission requirements.
• Knowledge in various spacecraft battery technologies and charge control techniques.
• Experience with power systems topologies.
• Background in spacecraft power electronics, DC/DC converters, power distribution and control electronics
• Must be team oriented; work and communicate well with staff at all levels.
• Must be highly motivated and have high initiative.

Desired:

• Experience with detailed power electronics, DC/DC converters design.
• R&D experience with space power conversion, energy storage.
• High visibility in the space power systems community