Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer; III​/IV

Irvine, CA

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state‑of‑the‑art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead – Electrical Power Systems (EPS), the Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing cutting‑edge spacecraft solutions that drive performance, efficiency, and reliability in next‑generation power systems. This is your opportunity to innovate at the intersection of advanced electronics and high‑impact applications, collaborating with a team of experts to shape the future of energy delivery.

• Apply innovative design techniques to switched mode power conversion for isolated and non‑isolated topologies from Bus voltages of 66V to regulated voltages as low as 0.8V.
• Work in a fast‑paced team environment on a variety of R&D, proof of concept, and production programs.
• Power electronics design for switched mode conversion using digital and analog control techniques.
• Design to meet EMI/EMC qualification.
• Well versed in sampling theory and ADC/DAC implementation for feedback and control a plus.
• Circuit and system level modeling and analysis experience using Spice, MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.
• Magnetics design including drawings for manufacture.
• Perform worst‑case analysis of all circuit implementations showing stability and functional performance over time and environments.
• Document designs and proving requirements compliance.
• Schematic capture and board layout experience for power supplies, Altium Designer preferred.
• Laboratory verification and debugging PC boards with power converters for EDU and flight hardware, including system level integration.

• BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years (Sr. Engineer – Level
  3) of switched mode power electronics design experience.
• 8+ years (Staff Engineer – Level
  4) of switched mode power electronics design experience.
• Working knowledge in the following areas: solar array to battery management systems, bus voltage to lower regulated working voltages, system/board level grounding/shielding and EMC design techniques, motor controller design a plus.
• Radiation hardened and high reliability electronics design experience.
• Experience with EMI/EMC qualification testing per military and commercial standards (e.g., MIL‑STD‑461, CRISPR‑22, RTCA/DO‑160, etc.).
• Experience in design for harsh environments as embodied in common commercial and military standards (e.g., RTCA/DO‑160, MIL‑STD‑810, etc.).
• Knowledge of device characteristics relevant to power electronics: MOSFET, GaN, SiC, IGBT, BJT, JFET, diodes, various capacitor families, FPGAs, etc.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Sr. Power Electronics Design Engineer (Level III) - $120k to $175k

Staff Power Electronics Design Engineer (Level IV) - $160k to $190k

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case‑by‑case and may vary based on the job‑related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

• 100% Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement

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