Momentus

Momentus

Power Systems Engineer

San Jose, CA, United States · Full-time

No sponsorship$140k-$195kDetected 25 days ago
CybersecurityDesign SystemsBudgetingPCB DesignSystems EngineeringRoboticsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLoad TestingCommunication

About the role

  • Energy systems are critical for powering spacecraft and supporting long-duration missions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, and support power systems, including power distribution, power conditioning, and battery interfaces
  • Perform power budgeting, load analysis, and efficiency trade studies across mission phases
  • Ability to analyze and design systems in a collaborative multidiscipline environment
  • Write clear and concise reports that document your work
  • Proficient in all phases of engineering development (requirements, design, test, and production)
  • Ability to write technical documents and procedures

Requirements

  • Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent with 5+ years
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years
  • High level of proficiency in circuit analysis, test, and troubleshooting
  • Required Skills and Experience
  • Experience with spacecraft or aerospace power systems, including battery management systems (BMS)

Skills

  • Previous experience working on DoD and other USG development and deployment programs

Compensation

  • $140,000 - $195,000/per year
  • Base pay is one part of our total compensation package (base+bonus+equity) and is determined within a range.
  • Your actual base salary will be determined on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
  • This is a full-time position in San Jose, California.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services.
  • U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

Benefits

  • Our benefit plans include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, short and long term disability and life insurance.
  • We also offer flexible PTO, along with 11 paid holidays, sick time and paid parental leave.

Company info

  • As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space.
  • With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system.
  • Daring problems require daring solutions.
  • We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what.
  • Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy.
  • We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future.
  • If this sounds like you, we should talk.
  • Momentus does not accept agency resumes.
  • Please do not forward resumes to our employees or any company email.
  • Momentus will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance
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