Edge - Division of Eurosearch Consultants - specialized in middle management and professionals research, on behalf of SITAEL S.P.A. is searching for a:

POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Responsibilities

The Power Electronics Engineer will have the task of design power electronic hardware for space applications, in accordance to customer requirements and applicable standards (such as ECSS), supported by analysis (for instance PSA, WCA, FMEA, thermal-structure, etc). The design activity has to be conducted in multidisciplinary team in a scenario where requirements are all closely related to each other, and technical compromises have to be readily identified.

In detail:

• Spacecraft electrical power systems, radiation effects, and EMI/EMC compatibility.
• Share expertise in one or more of the following specific areas: high voltage supplies, electric propulsion systems, digital control techniques, solar based power systems.
• Thermal management of power electronics systems in deep space conditions.
• Magnetics and practical design of custom transformers and inductors, including planar magnetics.
• Direct involvement in all hardware design and product development activities including circuit analysis / modelling / simulation, components selection, packaging for harsh environments.
• Conduct mechanical and thermal test, characterization, and validation of power electronics designs.
• Support purchasing department / section / staff in selections of component suppliers.
• Support product care and customer service activities on demand.
• Responsible for analysing and solving customer related technical issues.
• Writing technical documentation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering is preferable.
• At least 5yrs+ engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft power electronics and DC-DC power converters.
• Familiar with appropriate engineering tools such as OrCAD, LTSpice, PLECS, Matlab (or similar).
• Advanced experience in FMEA, WCA and PSA design analysis.
• Deep knowledge of ECSS/MIL Standards.
• Proficient in the English language, written and verbal.

Work location: Pisa. Availability to travel occasionally.

Possibility to assign a house or a relocation allowance.

Edge (Division of Eurosearch Consultants), in charge of the recruiting process, guarantees maximum confidentiality and equal employment opportunity to both genders (L. 903/77).

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