SpaceRyde

Power Electronics Engineer

The Company

We are SpaceRyde; building Canada’s first rocket to launch small satellites! Pioneering an industry is not an easy task, but with our combination of experienced founders, high-profile investors and bright team, we have achieved many firsts. We have doubled our staff every year, and will reach space in 2023; so come join us if you’d like to work on the edge of innovation and creativity.

The Role

You will be part of the avionics team and work in a dynamic environment. You will work closely and collaborate with other avionics engineers to apply your skills and knowledge to help design, develop, and test power subsystems for different flight-critical systems within SpaceRyde’s vehicles. You will be challenged daily and will need to adapt quickly to achieve tight project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Handling the day-to-day operations of the office, kitchen, and lab.
Order, organize and distribute office supplies and maintain inventory.
Establish office procedures and policies, and ensure compliance.
Receive and distribute incoming mails and parcels to different teams.
Prepare financial files and invoices for bookkeeping purposes.
File physical and electronic copies of invoices and other documents.
Pick up and drop off parts from local suppliers.
Arrange accommodation, travel and equipment for off-site work.
Assist in developing and coordinating company events to boost team morale.
Provide support for various teams as necessary, to meet our goals.

Design and build high-voltage, high-current DC power supply solutions.
Bring-up of the full power stack for avionics, including solar power, battery management, power distribution modules, point of load regulators and motor/actuator control.
Design and build power electronics PCB’s.
Test the performance of the power system in orbital temperature & pressure conditions and iterate the design to improve its performance.
Document architectural design, decisions, and implementation details.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering.
2+ years of hands-on experience in electrical/electronics design (e.g. PCB design, assembly and bring-up of battery-powered equipment, vehicular systems, etc.).
Familiarity with power systems design topics including switched-mode power supplies, noise filtering, EMI, motor controllers, battery management systems, solar power generation, power point tracking, etc.
Familiarity with Altium or CircuitStudio.
Familiarity with high voltage safety procedures.
Hands-on experience with debugging electronic systems using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Ability to define requirements in uncertain situations and rapidly iterate design proposals.
Ability to self-motivate, work independently, and proactively ask questions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute tasks while working within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work in-person. This position is not remote.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a top university.
1+ year experience of general administrative work.
Valid G driver’s license.
Exceptional ability to problem-solve effectively while maintaining strong attention to details.
Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills (or Google’s GSuite).
Excellent communicator; comfortable liaising with internal and external parties.
Ability to adapt to dynamic schedules, and a focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality.

BONUS SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in RF systems design.
Experience in C/C++ and/or Python.
Experience with EMC measurement.

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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a top university.
1+ year experience of general administrative work.
Valid G driver’s license.
Exceptional ability to problem-solve effectively while maintaining strong attention to details.
Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills (or Google’s GSuite).
Excellent communicator; comfortable liaising with internal and external parties.
Ability to adapt to dynamic schedules, and a focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality.

To apply, please send your Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@spaceryde.com