Job Title: Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Job Description

Provide Satellite and Payloads Architecture for Electrical Power design and EMC, including bus power sizing, definition, performance analysis, implementation, and validation in support of the Satellite System Engineering Team. Tasks include complete electrical, EMC, and harness design, verification and validation of electrical and power architecture, satellite bus power sizing suitable to particular missions, and definition of power systems from solar arrays to battery. You will support mission analysis & requirements, define, analyze, and write requirements definition, SOC, verification and validation matrix, design description, systems budgets, equipment specifications, and test requirements for the power sub-systems based on mission requirements. Additionally, you will provide inputs and support to all program reviews (EQSR, SRR, PDR, CDR), attend test reviews (TRR, TRB, DRB, NCR’s), support sub-system assembly, integration and test activities, support satellite testing (EGSE, test supervision, data analysis), support satellite tests at test facilities or supplier premises, write up the subsystem operations manual, and support In-Orbit Test (IOT).

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical, EMC, and harness design, verification, and validation of electrical and power architecture.
• Conduct satellite bus power sizing suitable to particular missions.
• Define power systems from solar arrays to battery.
• Support mission analysis & requirements, and write requirements definition, SOC, verification and validation matrix, design description, systems budgets, equipment specifications, and test requirements.
• Provide inputs and support to all program reviews (EQSR, SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Attend test reviews (TRR, TRB, DRB, NCR’s).
• Support sub-system assembly, integration and test activities.
• Support satellite testing (EGSE, test supervision, data analysis).
• Support satellite tests at test facilities or supplier premises.
• Write the subsystem operations manual.
• Support In-Orbit Test (IOT).

Essential Skills

• Power system design
• Satellite systems
• Battery systems
• Solar panel systems
• Satellite bus systems
• Requirement analysis
• Harness design
• Systems engineering
• Payload systems
• Electrical engineering
• Requirements definition

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in relevant field with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Previous design and test experience with LEO/MEO/GEO satellites and Power sub-systems.
• Understanding of the space environment and orbit mechanics.
• Strong understanding of aerospace systems and engineering fundamentals.
• Demonstrated capability to test systems and resolve problems.
• Hands-on individual who can lead all systems integration processes.
• Experience with qualification and acceptance testing of new designs.

Work Environment

This position offers a 100% remote work environment. The company fosters a supportive workflow with 1:1 meetings with leads and weekly team meetings to ensure cohesive team operations. Some teams use Jira for task lists, and regular meetings are held to keep everyone informed about the status of other subsystems. The role offers a competitive pay scale and the opportunity to work with a leading global commercial supplier of satellites. With over 400 missions, you will see your hard work in the greatest landscape in the world - Space.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

� Medical, dental & vision

� Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

� 401(k) Retirement Plan � Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

� Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

� Short and long-term disability

� Health Spending Account (HSA)

� Transportation benefits

� Employee Assistance Program

� Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $50 - $95