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Senior Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer

Stealth Communications is seeking to fill multiple positions for the role of Senior Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer. If you thrive in a startup environment and excel within a compartmentalization structure, and are passionate about developing cutting-edge hardware and software for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

This position requires security clearance and is based onsite in Honolulu, HI.

Responsibilities

• Design the power and electrical components of a new, next-generation sub-kilowatt Hall Effect Thruster, including the Power Processing Unit, anode, and cathode.
• Analyze Hall Effect Thruster performance and efficiency.
• Plan and conduct electrical testing at the component and system levels.
• Deliver components and thrusters in a rapid, risk-tolerant, and iterative manner.
• Collaborate with the Hall Effect Thruster team, effectively communicating design decisions and issues.
• Oversee the entire chain of electrical engineering tasks, including PCB schematic and board layout, component selection, analysis, design for manufacturing, and design for testing.
• Serve as a technical and professional mentor within the team.
• Capable of independent work and collaboration within a diverse and multidisciplinary team, including scientists, engineers, business professionals, and ex-military personnel.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active, transferable TS/SCI CI Poly U.S. government-issued security clearance before applying and starting.
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
• A minimum of 13 years of experience in spacecraft electrical propulsion system design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience building electronics for Nested Hall Effect Thrusters or related technologies such as gridded ion thrusters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the satellite system design lifecycle, including environmental testing, launch, and operations.
• Strong understanding of system-level trades in satellite propulsion systems.
• A commitment to designing products that revolutionize satellite cost paradigms.
• Ability to work effectively within and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Hands-on experience bringing multiple propulsion systems from concept to flight or test stages.
• Experience with multiple thruster technologies to inform the vision for the next generation.
• Full space mission lifecycle experience.

Starting annual salary: $400,000 + Sign on Bonus: $325,000.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Telecommunications