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Summary:
Redwire Space Missions LLC in Littleton, CO has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will own the design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of spacecraft Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) hardware. This includes power generation, energy storage, distribution, and conversion. The engineer will define EPS architectures, requirements, and interfaces; perform design and analysis; and lead verification and validation efforts. This role requires hands-on experience with spacecraft power systems and close collaboration with systems engineering, avionics, software, and I&T teams.
Responsibilities
Own spacecraft Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) hardware design and performance from concept through delivery.
Define EPS architectures, specifications, and interfaces with spacecraft bus and payload subsystems, including power generation, energy storage, power distribution and control.
Develop power budgets, load analyses, state of charge analyses, and fault tolerance studies for missions.
Support spacecraft integration and test with EPS checkouts, simulations, and anomaly resolution.
Perform analysis of efficiency, stability, reliability, derating, and worst-case performance.
Lead or support development and review of interface control documents (ICDs) for EPS hardware.
Specify and procure EPS hardware and provide supplier technical oversight.
Support environmental testing and verification in thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC environments.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to electrical engineering best practices.
Ideal Experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience in power subsystem development and analysis.
Proven experience with power generation, storage, and distribution architecture trades and baseline establishment for spacecraft.
Experience with battery systems, including sizing, charging, discharging, and thermal management.
Familiarity with solar array sizing, cell performance, and degradation analysis.
Experience creating power budgets, efficiency models, and load analyses.
Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or equivalent).
Knowledge of spacecraft avionics and bus interfaces (LVDS, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, SpaceWire, Ethernet).
Familiarity with high-reliability aerospace hardware design and derating guidelines (NASA, ECSS, MIL-STD).
Strong troubleshooting, fault isolation, and lab test skills.
Excellent communication and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
Desired Skills
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power electronics.
Experience with advanced energy storage systems (Li-ion, solid-state batteries, supercapacitors).
Knowledge of power management for deep-space or cislunar missions.
Familiarity with radiation effects on power electronics and mitigation techniques.
Experience with modular and scalable EPS designs for smallsats and large spacecraft.
Knowledge of standards and guidelines (NASA-STD-4009, ECSS-E-ST-20, MIL-STD-1547).
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire Space are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.
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