Senior Payload Motor Controls and Power Electronics Engineer at Space Kinetic Corp.

El Segundo, CaliforniaFull-timeWhirlwind Development Team - Electrical EngineeringPosted about 2 months ago

About the Role

<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">A New Paradigm For Space Operations.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":-360,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <div><strong><span data-contrast="none">Who We Are:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":-360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></div> <div> <p>Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo,  we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on.  Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.</p> <p>This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.<span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559731":0}"> </span></p> </div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You’ll Do:</span></strong> </p> <p data-start="21" data-end="396">The Senior <strong>Payload Motor Controls and Power Electronics Engineer</strong> will design, model, simulate, and implement custom motor controllers and power-conversion systems for a spacecraft payload. This hands-on role will work across hardware, software, and systems engineering to rapidly develop and prepare prototype technology for flight.</p> <p data-start="21" data-end="396"><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-section-id="1ytsas5" data-start="375" data-end="459">Design spacecraft actuators, motor controls, power electronics, and power systems.</li> <li data-section-id="17xtym4" data-start="460" data-end="566">Model and simulate electromechanical and power systems for feasibility, optimization, and system sizing.</li> <li data-section-id="1jrmi8m" data-start="567" data-end="625">Implement motor-control designs on DSP and FPGA targets.</li> <li data-section-id="n8ys1p" data-start="626" data-end="694">Develop hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop simulations.</li> <li data-section-id="fmn1ub" data-start="695" data-end="781">Perform iterative testing and develop operational knowledge of the complete payload.</li> <li data-section-id="f7spvu" data-start="782" data-end="857">Coordinate electrical and software requirements across engineering teams.</li> <li data-section-id="1cwxriq" data-start="858" data-end="948">Evaluate buy-versus-build decisions and communicate cost, schedule, and technical risks.</li> </ul> <div><strong><span data-contrast="none">What It Takes:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></div> <div> <ul> <li data-section-id="1h0nyd8" data-start="970" data-end="1044">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field OR a Master’s degree or PhD may substitute for two years of experience per advanced degree.</li> <li data-section-id="1wbtqc9" data-start="1045" data-end="1167">7+ years of motor controls and power electronics experience. </li> <li data-section-id="1a9z9n3" data-start="1168" data-end="1226">Experience with dynamic modeling and controls in MATLAB.</li> <li data-section-id="18wvk7s" data-start="1227" data-end="1318">Strong knowledge of BLDC motors and control algorithms, including field-oriented control.</li> <li data-section-id="1qfr4h6" data-start="1319" data-end="1383">Experience with power-converter topologies and their controls.</li> <li data-section-id="lqyksl" data-start="1384" data-end="1468">Experience implementing algorithms in hardware and software for target deployment.</li> <li data-section-id="k26t93" data-start="1469" data-end="1530">Strong systems-thinking and complex problem-solving skills.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><strong>What We'd Love:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-section-id="1u4zlbi" data-start="1553" data-end="1628">Familiarity with payload-interface hardware used in spaceflight missions.</li> <li data-section-id="16mr76" data-start="1629" data-end="1691">Hands-on circuit-design and software-development experience.</li> <li data-section-id="mkmk0p" data-start="1692" data-end="1762">Understanding of spaceflight payloads and space-environment effects. </li> </ul> </div> <div><strong><span data-contrast="none">Where You’ll Be:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></div> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Noto Sans Symbols","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <div><span data-contrast="none">The position will be on site at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></div> </li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What We Offer: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li>Equity-Based Compensation</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match</li> <li>Highly Competitive PTO</li> <li>Paid company holidays + winter break </li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">ITAR Requirements: </span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="none">To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR </span><a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987"><span data-contrast="none">here</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":280,"335559739":280,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Equal Employment Opportunity:</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="none">Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability</span> <span data-contrast="none">or any other legally protected status.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":280,"335559739":280,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.  </span></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$210,000 USD</span></div></div></div>

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