Staff Battery Electrical Engineer at E-Space

Saratoga, California, United States

E-Space Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space Technology, IoTIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree, and have over 10 years of experience in power electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing. A minimum of 3 years of experience in battery pack electrical design is also required, along with expertise in battery management circuits such as fault protection, cell balancing, thermal management, power transmission, power supplies, and precision analog instrumentation. Familiarity with battery pack manufacturing techniques, including cell characterization and welding, is expected. Proficiency in schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs, circuit analysis using SPICE and Excel, and operation of basic electronic lab equipment are essential. Experience working in a dynamic environment is demonstrated. Bonus points are awarded for a Master's degree, experience with space environments including radiation impacts, proficiency with Altium Designer, experience with automated battery manufacturing and test systems, experience with rigid-flex PCBs and general electro-mechanical design, FPGA coding experience, and automated test scripting experience in Python or Tcl.

Responsibilities

The Staff Battery Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end development of a spacecraft battery management system electronics, from initial concept to flight readiness. This includes developing and implementing PCBA and battery pack requirements, use-cases, and system integration. The role involves schematic capture and PCB layout of battery circuits using Altium Designer, performing circuit analysis for power, SWaP, tolerance, and reliability, and collaborating on the electro-mechanical design, test, qualification, and manufacturing of battery packs. Responsibilities also include BMS electronics design verification testing, qualification and acceptance testing, system integration support, leading design reviews for inter-disciplinary audiences, and providing manufacturing and flight support as needed.

Skills

Battery Management System (BMS)
Schematic Capture
PCB Layout
Circuit Analysis
Power Electronics
Reliability
Tolerance
Altium Designer
System Integration
Design Reviews

E-Space

Deploys satellite systems for data insights

About E-Space

E-Space focuses on deploying small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Their main product, the E-Space LEO platform, utilizes Artificial Intelligence to enhance data transmission from these devices, providing insights and automation that improve upon traditional IoT capabilities. E-Space differentiates itself by redesigning spacecraft and satellite systems to lower costs, making space technology more accessible to a wide range of clients, including governments and businesses. The company is dedicated to sustainable practices and aims to lead in the development of environmentally friendly satellite constellations, using the data from their systems to inform decisions that protect the planet. Their revenue model is based on selling satellite systems and the data services derived from them.

Toulouse, FranceHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$48.6MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Social Impact, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Continuous learning and development
Health and wellness care options
Financial solutions for the future
Optional legal services
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Risks

European startups in space tech pose competition, challenging E-Space's market position.
Integration of 5G NTN source code may lead to intellectual property disputes.
Expansion into Bahrain may face regulatory hurdles impacting satellite IoT service deployment.

Differentiation

E-Space offers a sustainable LEO satellite network for real-time communications and IoT services.
Their AIoT platform optimizes data for actionable insights, surpassing traditional IoT capabilities.
E-Space's redesign of satellite systems significantly reduces costs, making space tech more accessible.

Upsides

Integration of 5G NTN tech enhances E-Space's satellite payloads and connectivity solutions.
Partnership with Beyon aligns with Bahrain's Vision 2030, opening Middle East markets.
Expansion into Arlington aligns with economic incentives, enhancing U.S. operational base.

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