Spacecraft Electrical Power Engineer

About the company Our client is a space technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the electrical power design for a spacecraft, covering generation, conditioning, distribution and battery systems, and take high-voltage hardware from early prototype through qualification and integration testing. The role suits an experienced space electrical engineer who can work independently on hands-on hardware problems. What you'll do - Own the electrical power subsystem for a spacecraft, spanning power generation, conditioning, distribution and batteries. - Design high-voltage power distribution hardware that performs reliably in vacuum, accounting for charging, plasma and electrical breakdown effects. - Monitor battery health for high-voltage packs and keep electrical components working together across the vehicle. - Move hardware from prototype to flight using breadboarding, schematic capture, PCB layout, bench testing and debugging. - Lead electrical hardware through assembly, integration, testing and environmental qualification. Requirements What we're looking for - Several years of electrical engineering experience in the space industry. - Hands-on experience with spacecraft power systems, including solar arrays, power control units, battery management and high-voltage distribution. - Background in advancing electronics through structured design reviews and controlled-change qualification programs. - Prior work developing or validating high-voltage power circuitry for orbital conditions, covering vacuum breakdown, corona discharge and insulation. - Familiarity with space environment design standards such as charging, radiation, thermal-vacuum testing and EMI/EMC. - Experience with spacecraft electrical power system design and power management and distribution architecture. - U.S. citizen or green card holder. Bonus points - Prior involvement with small spacecraft prototypes or technology demonstrators. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 130,000 to 150,000 per year - Health, dental, vision and life insurance - Unlimited paid time off - 401(k) retirement plan Location and work model - Los Angeles, California, United States - On-site - 5 days in-office per week - Full-time