Power Electronics Engineer

Who We Are Looking For

CisLunar Industries, a growth startup in the commercial space industry that designs and builds scalable advanced products for power conversion and material processing, enabling in-space mobility, national security, and manufacturing for government and commercial customers, is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to join our innovative team working on cutting-edge space technology. This role combines expertise in power electronics with a passion for space, making it ideal for those looking to push the boundaries of space exploration.

Abilities and Skills

CisLunar Industries is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer with a proven track record in printed circuit board design, testing, qualification, and verification processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and developing advanced power electronic systems. Our preference is for candidates with high-voltage, high-power design experience, with a particular focus on high-reliability designs for harsh environments (automotive, energy, aerospace, space). We're looking for someone who can lead system-level architecture and integration of power systems, optimize power conversion efficiency, and troubleshoot complex technical issues in space-grade systems.

The successful applicant will possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, along with a deep understanding of power electronic circuits, components, and systems. They should be proficient in using simulation tools like SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink and have a solid grasp of industry standards and compliance requirements. Our preference is for candidates with experience in radiation-hardened electronics, thermal management in vacuum environments, and familiarity with development assurance processes. The ability to mentor junior engineers, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and develop advanced power electronic systems for space applications

- Lead system-level architecture and integration of power systems

- Conduct and oversee testing, qualification, and verification processes

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements

- Optimize power conversion efficiency and system reliability for space environments

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

- Prepare technical documentation and reports

- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

- 5+ years of experience in power electronics design and development

- Proven track record in testing, qualification, and verification

- Strong understanding of power electronic circuits, components, and systems

- Experience with PCB design and simulation tools such as Altium, KiCad, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink

- Familiarity with aerospace and/or space industry standards and compliance requirements

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements. Applicants will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Important Information

For security reasons full background checks are required prior to any offer of employment. This position requires that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with high-power and high-reliability design for harsh environments

- Knowledge of radiation-hardened electronics

- Familiarity with development assurance processes

- Experience with thermal management in vacuum environments

- Understanding of EMI/EMC requirements for space applications

Alignment Ideals

It's not enough to just have the skills and abilities to be a great fit for this role. CisLunar Industries has its very own DNA of behavioral and cultural ideals that our current team shares and which we seek in future team members. We are looking for candidates who have the following:

1. Passion for Space - We are looking for people who want to build the machines that will produce materials off-world to enable humanity to live sustainably for millennia to come. If you are the type of person that isn't afraid to jump into a challenge and knows how to learn to rapidly attack problems nobody has solved - we want you!

2. Trust/Honesty - We are all on a mission to create something new, and with that comes a lot of national security and intellectual property concerns. We have to be able to trust each other to support compliance and confidentiality throughout our work together and know that we can always be assured that each of us has each other's interests as well as our own in mind.

3. Dependable/Responsible - We are a startup in the Space industry, moving at the speed of light it seems. We must be able to rely on each other to get our work done with minimal supervision and to help each other out when needed.

4. Focused - Working on federal projects and with various partners always requires a focus on the end goal. We have many deadlines and specific dates that we need to meet to prove our capabilities, which in turn requires each team member to stay motivated and focused every day.

5. Knowledgeable - We succeed when we have the right people in the right positions who know what they must do. It has also proven extremely beneficial to have team members who stay up to date with industry news, standards, and innovations, while finding ways to apply this knowledge not only to their area of expertise, but to everything else CisLunar Industries is doing.

6. Team Player/Cooperative - While we all focus on our specific tasks and responsibilities, we appreciate team members who constantly keep the overall goals of the team and the company in mind, looking for ways they can help support where they can, whether it's with their specific proficiencies or interests.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to work on groundbreaking space technology

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Professional development and growth opportunities

- Collaborative and innovative work environment

Salary Range

$120,000-$170,000 annually based on experience.

What You Can Expect From Your Candidate Experience

Candidates can expect our process to take up to one month depending on when you first submit your application. The interview process is typically structured in the following way:

Qualification Interview:

Ability and skills-focused with 1-2 CisLunar Industries' team members from within the department, including Joe Pawelski, Walter Schroeder, and Steve Ward.

Advisory Interview:

Alignment & Growth-focused with 1-2 CisLunar Industries' team members outside of the department, Gary Calnan, Lee Steinke, or Ubaldo Ciminieri. This will include an overview of the company and product lines.

Leadership Decision:

Decision made by 2 Executive Leaders or 1 Executive Leader + Direct Supervisor

To Apply

Apply here or send your resume and LinkedIn profile to our Chief of Staff, Ubaldo Ciminieri. He will be your point of contact throughout the entire process:

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