{"id":1296623,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sidus-space-senior-power-systems-electrical-engineer","title":"Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer","company":{"id":2631917,"name":"Sidus Space","domain":"sidusspace.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sidusspace","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-11T19:38:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-11","last_verified_at":"2026-10-04T23:26:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":23,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":23},"description":"Sidus Space® (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe.\nStrategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it’s our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!\nJob Summary\nThe Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and verification of high-reliability spacecraft electrical power systems for spaceflight missions. This role focuses on power generation, storage, conversion, distribution, and protection hardware for satellite platforms.\nThe position is 100% onsite, located in Cape Canaveral, Florida.\nEssential Duties/Responsibilities\nLead spacecraft power subsystem architecture, interface definition, and electrical design for new and existing satellite programs.\nOversee IRAD/CRAD efforts related to advanced power electronics, energy storage technologies, fault-tolerant power buses, and next-generation EPS concepts, including design, development, testing, and transition to manufacturing.\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to continual process improvement.\nGenerate and review requirements, specifications, ICDs, analyses, power budgets, and test plans. Participate in technical reviews, address issues, and present findings to internal teams and customers.\nDocument design, analysis, and test results in technical reports and presentations.\nGenerate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials, etc.\nSupport spacecraft and payload systems engineering, including requirements flow-down, verification, interface definition, architectural trade studies, and complex engineering investigations.\nLead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft EPS hardware, including validation of power converters, solar array interfaces, battery systems, distribution units, and protection circuits.\nCoordinate engineering design packages with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing, quality, and program management.\nDevelop and maintain system power budgets.\nCreate electrical system validation and verification plans, ensuring coverage of all requirements and interfaces.\nDevelop test plans for EPS components and assemblies, coordinating execution with Integration and Test teams.\nReview and approve spacecraft-level electrical test results, anomaly dispositions, and corrective actions.\nPrepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.\nAdhere to all Quality Management Systems standards and procedures.\nTreat all team members with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.\nCommunicate clearly with cross-discipline team members to validate proposed design implementations and changes.\nOther duties as assigned**\nRequired Education and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or another relevant field) with three (3+) years of experience. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.\nHigh proficiency with power electronics design, including DC/DC converters, battery management systems, solar array interfaces, and spacecraft power distribution hardware.\nStrong understanding of grounding and shielding techniques applicable to satellite and aerospace systems.\nProficiency in creating electrical schematics and assembly drawings using AutoCAD or comparable design tools.\nA solid understanding of requirements definition, decomposition, and flow-down, architectural trade studies, architectural and interface definition, hardware specifications, interface control, analyses, and verification.\nProficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.\nDesired Skills and Experience\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or another relevant field).\nSix (6) years of experience in satellite or spacecraft power system design, including electrical power systems (EPS).\nExperience with integration of common spacecraft subsystems: power systems (Solar Arrays, Batteries), avionics assemblies, harnessing, ADCS elements, and electro-mechanical subsystems.\nKnowledge of satellite/spacecraft system reliability, contamination control, EMI, space environments (radiation, surface charging, corrosion, etc.), and human factors.\nExperience developing system and subsystem level acceptance plans and qualification testing of space flight hardware.\nHigh quality written and oral presentation skills\nPhysical Requirements\nSedentary Work - occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to carry, lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves being stationary most of the time, sometimes requiring moving about the work center on concrete surfaces. \nComputer Work - daily use of laptop, computer monitor screen, keyboard, and mouse, sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone & speakers. \nTravel Requirement\nAbility to travel < 10%\nShift/Schedule\nOnsite work Monday through Friday; day shift generally working 7am to 4pm\nDrug-Free Workplace\nSidus Space is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies\nTotal Rewards and Perks\nAt Sidus Space, we ask a lot of our team members, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to a competitive salary, a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE, we offer a lot of perks, including:\nJeans every day\nRegular onsite food trucks\n5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff \nPaid Time Off (vacation and sick days) and 11 paid holidays \nAdjustable stand-up desks\nEmployee referral bonus program\nEducational assistance and professional training opportunities\nCompany golf outings and other social events\nAdditional Eligibility Qualifications\nAll candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen\nTo conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. \nMust be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.\n\nSIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture that values all contributors. 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