Sr. 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 Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Integrated Product Team Lead – Electrical Power Systems, the Sr. 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 $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 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