Spacecraft Power Electronics Engineer with Security Clearance - Laurel, MD, United States - Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Description

Are you passionate about space? Do you like contributing to space flight missions? If you are looking for meaningful work in spacecraft power electronics, we'd love to have you join our team We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to help us develop power electronics hardware for space flight missions
You will contribute to missions like Dragonfly ) and IMAP )
You will join a hardworking team of engineers that conceive, develop, test, launch and fly spacecraft power components and systems
We strive to foster an environment of collaboration, mentoring, diversity and acceptance
As a Spacecraft Power Electronics Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be to design, analyze, and test space flight power electronics.
• You will define and develop ground support equipment products to support flight hardware verification.
• You will perform technical trade studies.
• You will develop and verify hardware requirements.
• You will generate fabrication drawings and support production.
• You will characterize performance of your hardware designs.
• You will document hardware verification activities

Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Have 6+ years of experience developing high reliability power electronics hardware.
• Are skilled in the design, production, and test of power electronics.
• Have experience performing circuit simulation, worst-case analysis, and derating analysis.
• Have experience developing and executing test procedures.
• The ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information
Eligibility requirements include U.S
citizenship
You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Have experience developing electronics hardware for spacecraft applications.
• Have experience leading an electrical hardware development team.
• Have experience developing motor control electronics and algorithms.
• Are familiar with radiation tolerant and space-qualified parts.
• Have experience designing power magnetics.
• Have experience using Mentor Graphics Expedition

Spacecraft Power Engineering Group (SEP) Mission Statement SEP's mission is to design, test, and deliver reliable spacecraft power systems for APL's space sector and broader space community that enable the tools to expand our knowledge of the universe
Our diverse team aims to create an accountable and collaborative environment where individuals feel empowered to seek out critical challenges, to make discoveries, and to develop advancements in power electronics
Be Part of Something Innovative Over the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL, has pushed the boundaries of what is possible; delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense
This includes historic, science space firsts like New Horizons reaching Pluto, Parker Solar Probe being the first to "touch" the sun, and the DART mission that redirected an asteroid for planetary defense
As a not-for-profit university affiliated research center, APL also delivered solutions to our nation's national security challenges, as proven with the recent Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) Tech Demo, and acts as a trusted partner with the US Space Force in space domain awareness and space-integrated warfare
APL teams are currently developing missions that will advance the search for life in the Solar System through programs such as Europa Clipper and Dragonfly, exploring the lunar and cislunar domains, and providing fundamental knowledge of our Sun's influence on the near-Earth environment through IMAP and other research and technology endeavors
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Why work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges
While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture
We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates
At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas
Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance
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