Satellite Power Electronics Design Engineer
hace 4 días
Satellite Power Electronics Design Engineer
Location:
Vigo, Galicia, Spain (onsite / hybrid)
Industry:
Space Systems | Satellite Engineering | Power Electronics
About the Role
Our client, a leading European space technology company, is seeking an experienced
Power Electronics Design Engineer
to join their growing satellite engineering division. You will play a key role in the
design, development, and qualification of advanced power subsystems
for spacecraft platforms, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across systems, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop
DC-DC converters, power distribution units (PDUs), and battery management systems
for satellite applications. - Perform
schematic design, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB layout reviews
for space-grade power systems. - Conduct
worst-case, thermal, and radiation analysis
to ensure compliance with ESA and ECSS standards. - Support
hardware testing, validation, and environmental qualification
(thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC). - Collaborate with systems engineers to define
power budgets, interface requirements, and redundancy strategies
. - Generate and maintain
technical documentation
, test procedures, and design reports throughout the development lifecycle. - Provide technical support during integration and launch campaign phases.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
. - 3+ years
of experience in
power electronics design
—preferably within the
aerospace, defense, or high-reliability sectors
. - Strong understanding of
DC/DC converter topologies
,
power conditioning
, and
control loop design
. - Experience with
SPICE simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, etc.)
and
Altium Designer or similar CAD tools
. - Familiarity with
ECSS or ESA standards
,
space-qualified components
, and
radiation effects mitigation techniques
. - Proficiency in
English
(written and spoken);
Spanish
is an advantage.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with
FPGA-controlled power systems
or
digital power regulation
. - Knowledge of
battery systems, solar array regulation, or EPS architectures
for satellites. - Hands-on experience with
hardware testing, debugging, and validation
in laboratory environments.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and relocation package (if applicable).
- Opportunity to work on
cutting-edge European satellite missions
. - Supportive, international engineering environment with career development pathways.
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