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Power Conditioning Engineer
2021-02-18 18:13:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Job Description We are looking for a Power Conditioning Engineer to support our client ESTEC and support the Power Management and Distribution team which is involved in the design, development and test of spacecraft power systems for onboard applications. This work encompasses the definition of centralised power systems together with their interfaces with respect to solar arrays and batteries, the attendant power distributionprotection equipment and pyrotechnic activation functions. Detailed tasks include the overall system design necessary for the development of faulttolerant power control and distribution concepts, the detailed design of the power regulators and the identificationuse of tools and methods for ensuring dependable design and verification. Required Skills and Experience A university degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Physics. 3 years relevant work experience Electrical power processing background, together with a good experience of digital and analogue electronics and control theory. Experience on some of the following subjects Power systems for satellites, including relevant circuit design. Different types of power bus topologies used on satellite, the reasoning behind their application to different missions and the implementation of power distribution protection philosophies. Types of solar arrays and batteries that are currently applied for space applications. Familiarity with simulation software for analogue systems MathlabSimulink or similar and circuit analysis tools such as PSPICE or Microcap. Proven experience in Digital Control of power converters FPGA and microcontroller programming Design of power converters with GaN semiconductors Desirable Skills and Experience Knowledge on space power conversion systems Knowledge and the experience on High Voltage power conditioning for space application Work Location Noordwijk, The Netherlands Dates Application Deadline 05 March 2021 Start of Work 01 May 2021 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page How to Apply on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in The Netherlands. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 05 March 2021. Learn more about us in Facebook.
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