Senior Power Systems Engineer in Surrey

SENIOR POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER, Job Ref: 2130 An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. Engineers at SSTL have involvement on missions right from concept through to launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience giving you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Managers in Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, and delivery of the power subsystem/modules. Typical Duties Act as Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects, Ownership of the power subsystem and all aspects feeding into and out of it, Identification and flow-down of spacecraft system requirements to the spacecraft power system, Delivery of a power system solution that meets these requirements in line with defined company processes, Management and verification of these requirements, System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs, Management of technical solutions, supporting other design engineers where required. Management and delivery of satellite power systems work packages including budget, schedule, planning, risk management and interactions with project managers, Interface with internal and external customers, Authoring of technical documents (including interface level FMEA, development/test/verification plans, test procedures and technical descriptions). Minor updates to circuit designs (changing obsolete parts, incremental performance improvements, ECN generations, etc). Support product development and new designs for future missions. Providing input into bids for future contracts. Previous Experience, At least 3 years proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries. In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics analysis, design, build, and test in a system/subsystem design, Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels, Hands-on design and manufacturing experience and fault-finding during development of power electronics/analogue products, Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience, Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.). Qualifications Knowledge Be accountable, Drive