Senior Power Electronics Engineer I
Company: CesiumAstro
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Please Note: To conform with the
United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the
applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the
U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected
individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to
obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of
State. At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of
out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch
vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in
our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us
to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are
looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro
is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate,
collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join
our team. We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer I to
join our growing spacecraft payload development team. In this
position, you will contribute across the entire development life
cycle of next-generation power electronics hardware for satellites
and space power systems payloads—from working to define power
system architectures and trade studies to detailed circuit design,
simulation, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, verification and
integration testing, production transition, and manufacturing
support. This role will initially be remote, with a planned
transition to in-person work once our Florida office is
established. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Define electrical
power system architecture, and derive power subsystem requirements
Design DC-DC power converters, power management and control
circuits from concept to production release Perform detailed design
for low to high complexity analog and power electronics circuits
ranging from single DC-DC power converters to multi-output power
supply modules Perform modeling and analysis of analog and power
electronics designs including worst-case circuit analysis (WCA),
stress analysis, small signal modeling analysis, failure modes and
effects analysis (FMEA), reliability analysis, and power integrity
analysis Develop design verification test plans, requirement
compliance matrices, system integration and qualification test
plans, and production acceptance test plans for power converters
and power supply designs Perform board bring-up and design
verification testing of analog and power electronics circuits
Perform system integration, qualification testing, and production
release of power supply modules and power systems Perform research
and monitor power electronics industry trends to drive innovation
and generate intellectual property in this area JOB REQUIREMENTS
AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or
higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 4 years of experience designing analog and power
electronics Experience with power stage design ofcommon DC-DC power
converter topologies (e.g. discrete linear regulators, Buck, Boost,
Buck-boost, Flyback) Experience with voltage mode control and peak
current mode control modeling and characterization for DC-DC
converters Knowledge of control theory and stability of power
electronics, including experience characterizing control loops and
impedances in the laboratory Experience designing power filters for
low noise outputs and for power line electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting
electronics and power converters using laboratory instruments such
as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, spectrum analyzers,
electronic loads, and signal generators Experience with electronics
schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout tools such
as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro or Xpedition Experience with analysis and
simulation tools such as SPICE, LTSPICE, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, PLECS,
Simulink, MATLAB, MathCAD, ANSYS Q3D and SiWave, or HyperLynx
Excellent written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED
EXPERIENCE Master of Science or PhD in Electrical Engineering with
research focus in power electronics Experience designing
high-reliability analog and power electronics for automotive, space
or defense applications Knowledge of space radiation environments
and radiation effects in electronics Experience in power
electronics applications utilizing GaN or SiC wide bandgap power
semiconductor devices Experience developing design verification
test plans, requirement compliance matrices, system integration and
qualification test plans, and production acceptance test plans
Experience performing worst-case circuit analysis (WCA), stress
analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and
reliability analysis for power supplies Experience running
board-level power integrity simulation using tools such as Ansys
SiWave, or HyperLynx Experience with power magnetics modeling,
design and laboratory characterization Knowledge of soft switching
and resonant power converter topologies (e.g. LLC, CLLC, series
resonant, phase shifted full bridge, dual active bridge, etc.)
Knowledge of power stage design for inverters and motor drives
Experience with advanced control schemes for DC-DC power converters
(e.g. constant on-time control, boundary mode control, average
current mode control) Programming skills to support hardware test
and data processing (Python, MATLAB, etc.) CesiumAstro considers
several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited
to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work
experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time
employment offers include company stock options and a generous
benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life,
disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal
Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not
accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro
team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we
will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use
artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring
process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or
assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do
not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately
made by humans. If you would like more information about how your
data is processed, please contact us.
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