Job Title: Electrical Power System Engineer - GeoXO Program

Job Summary:

Bay Systems Consulting, is seeking an Electrical Power System (EPS) Engineer to support avionics subsystems, including EPS (FBA) and C&DH (ERIU, CTP, OBC), for the NOAA Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite program through Critical Design Review (CDR). The selected candidate will be an embedded member of the GeoXO Packaging Team, working with a mix of virtual collaboration and in-person support four days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Task 1.1: PWB (Printed Wiring Board) Design and Analysis

• Create Mesh and Thermal Simulation Models of avionics mechanical chassis and PWB/CCA using Siemens NX analysis tools.
• Review power dissipation data provided by the Electrical Engineer assigned to the PWB/CCA.
• Provide input on part placement for optimal layout design.
• Review and optimize stack-up layout based on power dissipation, ensuring thermal performance through copper thickness optimization.

Task 1.2: Box Design and Analysis

• Verify that box designs establish a good thermal path from parts to the board, chassis, and mounting interface.
• Ensure the box design meets the maximum allowed heat flux to the spacecraft.
• Review and interpret system thermal requirements, including maximum flight temperature, acceptance, and qualification standards.
• Perform box-level thermal analysis to flow down rail temperatures to each CCA.

Task 1.3: CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) Design and Analysis

• Provide guidance for part installation, including bonding and spacers.
• Conduct CCA-level thermal analysis to ensure all EEE (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical) parts meet program derating limits.

Task 1.4: Design Review Support

• Generate Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) engineering artifacts, including charts, documentation, and presentations.
• Provide weekly progress documentation of design efforts.
• Generate additional engineering documentation, including Engineering Memos.
• Resolve all thermal analysis-related action items from design reviews (PDR/CDR).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in PWB/CCA thermal analysis, box design, and avionics systems engineering.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX analysis tools for thermal modeling and simulation.
• Strong knowledge of power dissipation, heat flux management, and thermal path optimization.
• Ability to interpret system thermal requirements and perform box- and CCA-level thermal analysis.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills for presenting findings in design reviews (PDR/CDR).
• Must be able to work on-site in Lucent Building, CO, four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NASA, NOAA, or space-based hardware programs.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin's design standards and thermal engineering practices.
• Knowledge of EEE part derating, bonding, and spacer installation.

About the GeoXO Program:

The Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite program, developed by NOAA and NASA, is a next-generation initiative designed to enhance Earth observation capabilities from geostationary orbit. Lockheed Martin serves as the prime contractor, supporting advancements in weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and climate research.