Power Electronics Engineer

Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We're doing this by building the next generation of smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the world online.  As a team, we’ve launched two satellites into orbit,  signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars. Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!  Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.  Apply and join us on our journey towards global connectivity! Power Electronics Engineer As an Electrical Engineer on the Power team you will leverage your experience to design and build space compatible power systems.¬† This may include but is not limited to:¬† simulating circuits, designing, research and development to propose systems, revising existing designs, and ownership of hardware while performing validation testing. Role: Technical ownership of design of kW-level power systems for our satellites Manage and control key components such as solar panel arrays, power regulation and distribution, and high-density batteries Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the engineering team Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. Requirements: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Experience in designing, building, and testing analog and digital circuits Experience with kW level power electronics (DC-DC conversion, AC-DC conversion, etc) Strong knowledge and experience with Altium EMI/EMC experience Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus: Experience with designing for fault tolerance, especially to withstand a radiation environment Experience with design, layout, and bring-up of large chips, including 1000 pin BGA MCUs and FPGAs Experience with power distribution networks for high frequency applications Familiarity with embedded programming Experience with Li-ion batteries and chargers U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))   Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.   All employees of Astranis are required to be vaccinated by the start of their employment. Mandatory vaccinations support our commitment to making our workplace and public facilities as safe and welcoming as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are not able to get the vaccine due to qualifying medical or religious reasons.