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Power Conditioning Engineer
2021-02-19 18:13:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 802 On behalf of ESA, we are currently looking for a Power Conditioning Engineer to work in its Site ESTEC in the city of Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include The design, development and test of spacecraft power systems for onboard applications. This work encompasses the definition of centralised power systems having overall power levels up to 25 kilowatts, 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. The development of simulation blocks for system analysis batteries, solar cells arrays, power control and distribution units useful for the independent evaluation of critical power and energy budgets in support to running projects of the Agency. Support to laboratory activities concerning design and development or verification of circuits for power management and distribution solar array and battery conversion electronics, power distribution and protection electronics, power conversion for generic and specific purposes, including redundancy and protections. Active involvement in critical RD activities support by simulation, worst case analysis and laboratory testing of the overall system or of the most critical subunits. Assisting to the development and validation of worst case simulation blocks for electrical equipment analysis converters, shunt regulators, current limiters, protections, critical telemetry or telecommand functions useful for the independent check of the most critical equipment functionality and performances, in support to all programmes reviews where the power conditioning section is involved. The development and verification of high voltage design technologies and associated power converters, suitable for application as Electronic Power Conditioners EPCs for specialised spacecraft payloads such as Travelling Wave Tube Assemblies TWTAs and Electric Propulsion Concepts. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory PhD or Masters degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Physics, with at leas 4 years of relevant experience. Electrical power processing background, together with a good experience of digital and analogue electronics and control theory. Proven experience in the domain of power conditioning electronics together, with hands on knowledge of the circuit design of such systems. Experience in the development of computer models, especially with SPICEbased simulators. Proven experience in Digital Control of power converters. Proven experience in FPGA and microcontroller programming. Proven experience in the design of power converters with GaN semiconductors. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. The following skills would be highly desirable Knowledge and the experience on High Voltage power conditioning for space application. Knowledge on space power conversion systems. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 1203201. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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As Power Returns, Texas Energy Firms Slowly Emerge from Deep Freeze
2021-02-19 15:10:32| OGI
Estimates vary, but the cold weather in Texas and the Plains states curtailed up to 4 million barrels per day of crude oil production and 21 billion cubic feet of natural gas, according to analysts.
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DOE to award up to $20M for projects demonstrating integration of nuclear power and hydrogen
2021-02-19 11:55:39| Green Car Congress
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The search widens for hot rocks that provide power
2021-02-19 01:03:54| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy.
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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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