SENIOR POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Company: Auriga Space
Location: Garden Grove
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
About Us: Auriga Space is developing an electromagnetic space
launch system that offers significant advantages in launch cost,
reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to conventional
systems. Unlike rockets that rely solely on chemical reactions to
produce thrust, Auriga's proprietary electromagnetic launch
solution uses electricity to accelerate the launch vehicle to
hypervelocity.Role Summary: We are looking for a senior electrical
engineer with significant experience in power electronics to join
our team and help drive hardware projects through their life cycle:
starting with requirements generation, concept development, detail
design, manufacturing, and finally testing and commissioning. The
ideal candidate will thrive in a start-up environment and be
excited to work with a small, high-performing, and hands-on
team.Basic Qualifications:
- Has obtained a MS or Ph.D. in electrical engineering (or
equivalent field of study)
- At least 10 years of electrical engineering experience -
- Comfortable working with high-voltages (greater than 10kV)
- Excellent comprehension of design fundamentals
- Significant experience with 3D CAD software
- Able to start working immediately
- Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving
environment
- Detail-oriented and capable of effectively prioritizing and
executing tasks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience programming and using an FPGA
- Experience with Altium Designer (or similar)
- Experience with electric motor controlWhy Join Us:
- Make a significant impact in an early-stage company, and play a
significant role in setting the technical direction of the
company.
- Be a critical and early team member in a growing space
industry.
- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive
benefits.
- Collaborative work environment that values diversity,
creativity, and excellence.
- Opportunity for career growth and influence in a rapidly
growing aerospace company.ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant
must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent
resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. -
1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. - 1158, or be eligible to
obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of
State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of
State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.Auriga
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment
at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.
Keywords: Auriga Space, Palmdale , SENIOR POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, Engineering , Garden Grove, California
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