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Principal Power Electronics Engineer II

Onsite · Los Angeles, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead power electronics circuits and systems for satellite spacecraft and aerospace platforms. Develop and mentor hardware teams from concept through production while presenting design reviews to executives.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Design isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters for RF and digital modules ranging from 1W to 500W
  • 2Create maximum power point tracking solar power converters and standalone dc-dc modules
  • 3Perform magnetics design and analysis for power conversion systems
  • 4Develop system-level power management and distribution solutions
  • 5Implement point-of-load regulators and switching linear regulators
  • 6Conduct PCB layout and routing for high-frequency power circuits
  • 7Manage component selection and fabrication through contract manufacturers
  • 8Execute testing qualification and in-orbit support processes
  • 9Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
  • 10Prepare engineering design review materials for customer and executive presentations
  • 11Contribute to proposal writing and client technical discussions

Requirements9

  • 1Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 211 years of industry or university research experience in power electronics design and testing
  • 3Proven track record of delivering complete power electronics products from concept to deployment
  • 4Expertise in worst-case circuit analysis and reliability assessment
  • 5Advanced proficiency in Altium EDA tools and PCB layout for power circuits
  • 6Strong experience with SPICE-based circuit simulation and power integrity tools like Ansys or ADS
  • 7Hands-on laboratory experience with oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers and signal generators
  • 8U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for government export compliance
  • 9Familiarity with space electronics design and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationLos Angeles, California

Required Skills

Power electronicsDC-DC converter designAltiumPCB layout for power circuitsSPICE simulationAnsysADSOscilloscope operation
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