Senior Electronics Engineer - Space Electronics
Job ID: 6945
# Positions: 1
Location: US-WA-Redmond
Experience (Years): 5
Zip: 98073-9709
Posted Date: 1/10/2012
Category: Engineering - Electrical Engineering
More information about this job:
Overview:
Hall Current and Arcjet Thruster propulsion systems are key components of Geo-synchronous Earth Orbit satellites used by our military and commercial satellite service providers. Additionally Hall Thruster Propulsion Systems propel interplanetary spacecraft to and from their distant destinations. Aerojet is the premier supplier of these enabling propulsion systems. A key component of these systems is the Power Processing Unit (PPU) which converts spacecraft power from solar arrays to propulsion energy used by the Electric Propulsion thrusters.
As a member of our Electrical Engineering team, a Senior Electronics Engineer participates in the success of space missions through design, development, and qualification of power processing products with emphasis on circuit analysis, design, implementation and verification of power processing electronics. A Senior Electronics Engineer collaborates with other engineers in multiple engineering disciplines to translate customer requirements into space flight hardware.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):
40% - Responsible for the analysis, design, development, documentation and verification of major circuit modules in power processing electronics.
20% - Responsible for planning, budget, and schedule for their design tasks and for successful completion of planned tasks.
15% - Applies advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices in electrical engineering and related sciences and disciplines.
10% - Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering verification/validation tests, products or equipment, or a program function.
10% - May direct, coordinate and review the work of junior engineers and/or technicians.
5% - Provides technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations as necessary.
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 5 years of experience in High Power (>1KW), DC/DC Switch mode Power Supply Design. Advanced degree preferred. Proven strong circuit simulation skills using SPICE or equivalent required. Must have familiarity with Space and MIL-STDs electronics design requirements. Should have experience with the following: military and/or space electronics qualification and production programs, integrated product development and design for manufacturing, and EMI/EMC design and testing. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person required. This position may require eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance in the future and ongoing employment may be contingent upon such eligibility, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
