What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Electronics Engineer position at Auriga Space?
About Us: Auriga Space is developing an electromagnetic space launch system that offers significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to conventional systems. Unlike rockets that rely solely on chemical reactions to produce thrust, Auriga's proprietary electromagnetic launch solution uses electricity to accelerate the launch vehicle to hypervelocity.
Role Summary: We are looking for a senior electrical engineer with significant experience in power electronics to join our team and help drive hardware projects through their life cycle: starting with requirements generation, concept development, detail design, manufacturing, and finally testing and commissioning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a start-up environment and be excited to work with a small, high-performing, and hands-on team.
Basic Qualifications:
- Has obtained a MS or Ph.D. in electrical engineering (or equivalent field of study)
- At least 10 years of electrical engineering experience
- Comfortable working with high-voltages (greater than 10kV)
- Excellent comprehension of design fundamentals
- Significant experience with 3D CAD software
- Able to start working immediately
- Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment
- Detail-oriented and capable of effectively prioritizing and executing tasks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience programming and using an FPGA
- Experience with Altium Designer (or similar)
- Experience with electric motor control
Why Join Us:
- Make a significant impact in an early-stage company, and play a significant role in setting the technical direction of the company.
- Be a critical and early team member in a growing space industry.
- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
- Collaborative work environment that values diversity, creativity, and excellence.
- Opportunity for career growth and influence in a rapidly growing aerospace company.
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.
Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $60,000 - $120,000
