Aerospace Power Electronics Engineer

Position Overview

Astrocaria is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to support advanced missile defense programs in Denver, Colorado or Remote as needed. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the development, integration, production, and qualification of power electronics and avionics hardware.

The ideal candidate has experience working with aerospace or defense hardware and can take ownership of a power subsystem from requirements and hardware definition through supplier coordination, assembly, integration, testing, and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and integration of power electronics and avionics hardware for missile defense applications.
• Develop and review hardware requirements and subsystem specifications.
• Support the selection, evaluation, and integration of existing power electronics components and products.
• Work with suppliers and subcontractors throughout hardware development and production.
• Review schematics, drawings, parts information, work instructions, and other engineering documentation.
• Support hardware assembly, installation, integration, acceptance testing, and qualification.
• Participate in engineering reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and failure investigations.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers as required.
• Support resolution of technical issues throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
• Work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with power electronics, electrical hardware, or aerospace/defense avionics.
• Experience with hardware development, integration, testing, or qualification.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with missile, aerospace, space, or defense systems.
• Experience taking hardware through production, integration, acceptance, or qualification.
• Experience with power distribution, power conversion, motor drives, or related avionics hardware.
• Systems engineering or requirements experience.
• Experience working with suppliers or subcontract manufacturers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a technical lead, hardware lead, or Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This job requires US citizenship. Are you a US citizen?
• Do you have experience with space or defense missions before?

Work Location: Remote