Electrical Engineer

• Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer role responsible for leading the design, build, and test of space-based power electronics and associated circuitry from concept through production.
• Littleton CO onsite
• 6 month contract with the potential for perm or direct

$80.00/hr - $90.00/hr

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing electronic circuits using CAD-based tools
• Proven track record of successful product releases into production
• Experience designing isolated and non-isolated switch‑mode power supplies (SMPS) using discrete components (not just power bricks)
• Experience with common‑mode and differential‑mode power filtering
• Experience with active filter and amplifier design
• High‑side FET drive design experience using monolithic or discrete solutions
• Experience working with SMPS, load switches, operational amplifiers, and comparators
• Simulation experience with SPICE‑based tools (e.g., PSPICE, LTspice or similar)
• Experience with either microcontrollers, FPGAs, or embedded processors in power electronics applications

• Experience developing power electronics products for spaceflight applications (e.g., spacecraft EPS, power distribution units, DC/DC modules)
• Demonstrated experience designing DC/DC converters, switching regulators, and power conditioning circuits using GaN FETs or similar high‑efficiency switching devices
• Proficiency with OrCAD and Allegro tools for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Proficiency with SPICE‑based simulation tools for transient and steady‑state analysis
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design practices and grounding/shielding techniques
• Experience supporting hardware test, verification, and troubleshooting at bench and subsystem levels
• Experience supporting qualification and acceptance test campaigns including TVAC, vibration, and EMI testing
• Experience leading electronics design teams throughout the full product lifecycle

• Design, build, and test space-based electronics and power electronics for multiple projects
• Prove out designs using simulation, analysis, and engineering calculations
• Collaborate with Software, Mechanical, Operations, Systems Engineering, and Program Management to take products from concept through production
• Act as engineering team lead on small to medium‑sized projects, driving technical execution and design decisions
• Serve as a mentor to engineering design team members on power electronics and circuit design best practices
• Assist in developing architecture solutions and system‑level power electronics concepts in coordination with Systems Engineering and Program Management
• Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and documentation for power electronics hardware
• Support and lead hardware test, verification, and troubleshooting activities at bench, subsystem, and system levels
• Support and participate in qualification and acceptance test campaigns including environmental and EMI/EMC testing for spaceflight hardware

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short‑term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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