Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer
Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer
Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer
NewOrbit
NewOrbit Space is focused on engineering low-orbit satellites to enhance global connectivity. They are in a growth phase, preparing for their first satellite mission and seeking a Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical power subsystems for their satellites.
Qualification
- >3 years of experience in spacecraft or satellite power subsystem engineering, with at least one smallsat-class mission delivered to orbit.
- Strong technical knowledge of spacecraft electrical power systems, including solar array design, battery technology, and power electronics.
- Experience with power budget modelling, simulation tools, and hardware test campaigns.
- Familiarity with space-qualified components and radiation/thermal design considerations.
- Hands-on experience in integration & testing in cleanroom environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in agile, cross-disciplinary teams.
- Strong communication skills to work with suppliers, subsystem teams, and mission partners.
Responsibility
- Define and maintain power subsystem requirements, architecture, and interface control documents (ICDs).
- Design and analyse solar array, battery, and power regulation/distribution systems to meet mission needs.
- Conduct power budget analysis and sizing for all mission phases, including contingency scenarios.
- Perform modelling, simulation, and worst-case analyses to verify system robustness.
- Select and qualify components for ULEO space environments, including radiation tolerance, atomic oxygen exposure, and thermal considerations.
- Support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of the power subsystem.
- Develop and execute subsystem-level and integrated system-level test plans (functional, thermal vacuum, vibration).
- Lead power subsystem reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and support system-level design and readiness reviews.
