Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery & Power

Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery & Power

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Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early member of our power systems team as an electrical engineer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it.

Ascend Arc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking, fast-paced, hardware-rich environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity.

Lead the design, prototyping, manufacturing, testing and qualification of a satellite battery system including the battery pack, as well as charging, discharging, and Battery Management System (BMS). Work closely with the power systems engineering and mechanical engineering teams to develop a complete, flight-ready solution.

• BS or higher in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of experience developing lithium chemistry battery systems
• 5+ years of experience designing DC‑DC power converters and/or battery chargers
• Experience with industry standard electrical engineering and layout tools
• Located in the Portland, OR metro area (or willing to relocate)

• 10+ years of experience developing lithium chemistry battery systems
• 10+ years of experience designing DC‑DC power converters and/or battery chargers
• Experience with multi‑kilowatt power systems
• Experience with spacecraft power systems (PCDUs, solar arrays, etc.)
• Knowledge of aerospace qualification processes
• Knowledge of aerospace reliability analysis and industry practices
• Deep knowledge of battery chemistries and performance parameters
• Experience with rapid prototyping
• Experience with Altium, SIMPLIS, etc.

The base salary range for this position is $,000. Pay may vary based on skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Due to U.S. export control regulations, this position is only open to “U.S. persons.” That means you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or have refugee/asylee status. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants on temporary work visas (such as H-1B, TN, O-1, etc.) for this role.

Ascend Arc is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor or legally protected status.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology. Industry: Satellite Telecommunications.

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