Electrical Power System (EPS) Engineer
At ClearSpace, we believe in reusability, in affordability driving disruption, and that no progress is real unless it is sustainable.
Our company was founded in 2018 out of the realization that in-orbit servicing and space debris removal are vital services for the future of space exploration and operations. Today ClearSpace has assembled an expert engineering team and is leading the way toward sustainable space operations. From a garage in Switzerland, we now operate across Europe and the US, and are working with world-leading institutions and companies to bring our dream of a sustainable space ecosystem to life.
Motivated to join us and make a difference beyond earth? We are currently looking for an Electrical Power System Engineer to join our team.
The Role
As a key member of our Avionics Team, you'll play a vital role in designing, procuring, and integrating power subsystems for our current spacecraft projects. You will also have the opportunity to lead the development of next- power solutions, ensuring the success of future missions. Join us in creating the technologies that will power the future of space.
Responsibilities
Provide power subsystem engineering, both high level architecture and detailed electronics design, from specification to integration
Perform requirements engineering (analysis, flow-up and down) related to spacecraft power systems, and the power interfaces of other on-board hardware
Maintain spacecraft power budgets and parametric models for the power subsystem
Analyse EMC constraints for power subsystem and identifying mitigation measures
Support the definition of power related test equipment
Write and support Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to external companies, reviewing responses and supporting down selections
Subcontractor management for key hardware deliverables
Review and assess power electronics for all spacecraft equipment
Define validation, verification and test plans
Support integration and test of power subsystem, including of reports
Support to flight operations
Generate documentation for the full project lifetime (e.g. Design, Development and Verification Plan; FMEA; design review documentation; in-orbit subsystem operational procedures)
Support to customer and project reviews
Support architecture and product development for future spacecraft power systems
Must Have
(BSc/MSc) Degree in Power management, Electronics, Aerospace, Physics or similar
5+ years Power System and Electrical Engineering experience in a systems or power electronics role
Experience of power electronics/subsystems in the space industry, including power conditioning and distribution, DC/DC converters, solar arrays, solar array regulation and drive mechanisms, battery management (battery charge/discharge regulators)
Ability to work in a team and willingness to collaborate outside your immediate expertise
Strong communication and analytical skills
Knowledge of typical program lifecycles, with previous experience as an active contributor to key formal reviews (MDR, PDR, CDR, etc)
Experience with spacecraft implementation phases to launch
Nice to Have
Detailed understanding of power electronics analysis, design, build, and test
Understanding of actuator and motor drive electronics
Hands-on electronics design and test experience, including fault diagnosis
Experience with common space standards (ECSS, MIL, etc), and associated tailoring
What's great in the job?
Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
The freedom to evolve and grow within a team of experienced specialists
Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
A caring and collaborative working environment
The possibility of partial remote working and flexible hours
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