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Senior Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer

Senior Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer

Stealth CommunicationsHonolulu, HI, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer

Stealth Communications is seeking to fill multiple positions for the role of Senior Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer . If you thrive in a startup environment and excel within a compartmentalization structure, and are passionate about developing cutting-edge hardware and software for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

This position requires security clearance and is based onsite in

Honolulu, HI

Responsibilities

  • Design the power and electrical components of a new, next-generation sub-kilowatt Hall Effect Thruster, including the Power Processing Unit, anode, and cathode.
  • Analyze Hall Effect Thruster performance and efficiency.
  • Plan and conduct electrical testing at the component and system levels.
  • Deliver components and thrusters in a rapid, risk-tolerant, and iterative manner.
  • Collaborate with the Hall Effect Thruster team, effectively communicating design decisions and issues.
  • Oversee the entire chain of electrical engineering tasks, including PCB schematic and board layout, component selection, analysis, design for manufacturing, and design for testing.
  • Serve as a technical and professional mentor within the team.
  • Capable of independent work and collaboration within a diverse and multidisciplinary team, including scientists, engineers, business professionals, and ex-military personnel.

Qualifications

  • Must possess an active, transferable TS / SCI CI Poly U.S. government-issued security clearance before applying and starting.
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
  • A minimum of 13 years of experience in spacecraft electrical propulsion system design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience building electronics for Nested Hall Effect Thrusters or related technologies such as gridded ion thrusters.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the satellite system design lifecycle, including environmental testing, launch, and operations.
  • Strong understanding of system-level trades in satellite propulsion systems.
  • A commitment to designing products that revolutionize satellite cost paradigms.
  • Ability to work effectively within and lead a multidisciplinary team.
  • Hands-on experience bringing multiple propulsion systems from concept to flight or test stages.
  • Experience with multiple thruster technologies to inform the vision for the next generation.
  • Full space mission lifecycle experience.

    • Starting annual salary : $400,000 + Sign on Bonus : $325,000.

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Telecommunications

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