Senior Spacecraft Power Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Spacecraft Power Engineer for a direct-hire! The company is a world-class provider of spacecraft propulsion systems, avionics, flight software, and structures. Our depth of expertise in these subsystems positions us uniquely to develop a high-value vertically integrated space vehicle solution to our customers. We invite top-performers to apply to become a part of our lean and agile team. The company is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Power Engineer to support our space vehicle development. This includes all phases from conceptual design to development, integration, test, and delivery. Typical space vehicle applications include a spacecraft bus, a "smart upper stage", an in-space transfer vehicle, and a hosted payload platform. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the power subsystem and working side-by-side with other engineers in a team environment. In this role you will: •Understand the spacecraft bus and electrical power subsystem as a whole •Perform trade studies to optimize the electrical power system based on technical compliance/cost/schedule/mass or other key parameters •Be responsible for detailed technical knowledge of various electrical power equipment including power electronics, spacecraft batteries, solar arrays, spacecraft harnessing, etc. •Develop requirements for power systems components •Interface/support thermal management subsystem design, bus electrical schematics, and cable harness layout •Interface with vendors of power electronics, batteries, solar arrays, etc. to support procurements and provide technical oversight of subcontractors •Prepare proposal costing and technical assessments •Prepare and present technical packages for design reviews •Develop ground support equipment, in concert with other disciplines, for performing power system testing •Support manufacture, integration, and test of power system If interested, please apply today Qualifications-5+ years space systems experience -2+ years of applicable spacecraft power systems engineering experience -B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Preferred: -5+ years space systems experience -2+ years of applicable spacecraft power systems engineering experience -Understand the spacecraft bus and electrical power subsystem as a whole Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2025-11-15