Power Electronics Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Please Note :   To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At  CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Power Electronics Engineer II  to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites and space power systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will be part of a team responsible for full-stack power system and power electronics design and development for satellite and space products. This ranges from power architecture definition and block diagrams to detailed design, analysis, simulation, PCB design, testing, and manufacturing support.

The CesiumAstro Analog and Power electronics team designs complex power conversion and power conditioning products. Junior analog and power electronics engineers are mentored and tasked to achieve a solid foundation in industry research, power magnetics theory and design, control theory, analog circuit design, digital control, power conversion, while also developing practical laboratory testing and troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate will be surrounded by more experienced engineers not only within the power electronics team but also across multiple disciplines encompassing  digital and RF electronics, software, mechanical engineering, test engineering, and other fields. Rapid technical and professional growth is both encouraged and expected.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Internship, research, or extracurricular experience in electronics hardware development.
• Experience in electronics design (EDA) tools such as Altium.
• Experience with PCB layout.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent electrical engineering fundamentals.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note : CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.