Senior Power Electronics Engineer

k2 space

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Base: $160,000 - $210,000; equity: compyny stock i...
On-site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5+ years professional power electronics design experience
Develop power systems for large spacecraft
K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, backed by $450M in funding and $500M in signed contracts

Job Summary

  • K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, backed by $450M in funding and $500M in signed contracts.
  • The role involves designing power electronics capable of operating in harsh space environments and qualifying hardware through environmental testing.
  • Candidates will work in a fast-paced startup environment contributing to groundbreaking Series C space technology with comprehensive benefits including equity.

Matching Summary

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, backed by $450M in funding and $500M in signed contracts.

Salary

Base: $160,000 - $210,000; Equity: Company stock included; Benefits: Comprehensive package with PTO, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, and parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 5+ years professional power electronics design experience
  • Develop power systems for large spacecraft

Nice-to-have

  • Proficient with LTspice circuit simulation tools
  • Experience with thermal vacuum TVAC testing
  • High performance kW scale isolated power converter design
  • Radiation environment component selection knowledge
  • Programming skills in C/C++, Python, or Matlab

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 5+ years of professional design experience
  • Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (citizen, Green Card holder, or protected individual)

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