Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Full Time Management Cape Canaveral, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Sidus Space® (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance.

With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, Lizzie Sat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it’s our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Job Summary

The Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and verification of high‑reliability spacecraft electrical power systems for spaceflight missions. This role focuses on power generation, storage, conversion, distribution, and protection hardware for satellite platforms.

The position is 100% onsite, located in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

• Lead spacecraft power subsystem architecture, interface definition, and electrical design for new and existing satellite programs.
• Oversee IRAD/CRAD efforts related to advanced power electronics, energy storage technologies, fault‑tolerant power buses, and next‑generation EPS concepts, including design, development, testing, and transition to manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continual process improvement.
• Generate and review requirements, specifications, ICDs, analyses, power budgets, and test plans. Participate in technical reviews, address issues, and present findings to internal teams and customers.
• Document design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations.
• Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials, etc.
• Support spacecraft and payload systems engineering, including requirements flow‑down, verification, interface definition, architectural trade studies, and complex engineering investigations.
• Lead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft EPS hardware, including validation of power converters, solar array interfaces, battery systems, distribution units, and protection circuits.
• Coordinate engineering design packages with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing, quality, and program management.
• Develop and maintain system power budgets.
• Create electrical system validation and verification plans, ensuring coverage of all requirements and interfaces.
• Develop test plans for EPS components and assemblies, coordinating execution with Integration and Test teams.
• Review and approve spacecraft‑level electrical test results, anomaly dispositions, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.
• Adhere to all Quality Management Systems standards and procedures.
• Treat all team members with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
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