Spacecraft Power System Engineer

5 days ago


London, Kentucky, United States The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Spacecraft Power System Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Spacecraft Power System Engineer to join our team at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a key member of our Space Exploration Sector, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and testing reliable spacecraft power systems for our space sector and broader space community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of power system concepts and designs for spacecraft missions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate power systems into spacecraft
  • Perform conceptual design studies and help develop mission proposals
  • Develop subsystem and hardware component requirements, test plans, and perform requirements verification
  • Estimate battery capacities, solar array sizes, and predict system performance
  • Lead power system integration and test onto spacecraft, and support launch and flight operations
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 7-15 years of experience developing spacecraft power systems
  • Team leadership positions
  • Familiarity with common spacecraft power system topologies
  • Skilled in solar array and battery performance prediction, sizing, and system energy balance
  • Ability to support occasional overnight travel
  • Top Secret level security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience designing primary power regulation or distribution hardware
  • Experience with primary battery technologies
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary electronics development teams
  • Experience with alternative spacecraft power sources such as nuclear sources
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



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