Sr Power Electronics Engineer – II (R&D)

About Orbitt Space

electric propulsion systems

Role Overview

Power Electronics Engineer – II (R&D)

RF generators

core R&D role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop

  RF power generators

  operating in the

  MHz frequency range

  for plasma thrusters.
• Develop and optimize

  GaN-based high-frequency converter topologies

  (Class E, EF, half-bridge, full-bridge, Matching network design).
• Design custom

  gate driver circuits

  and switching mechanisms for wide bandgap devices.
• Work on

  resonant and soft-switching converter architectures

  using

  MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, Orcad or PLECS

  .
• Design and validate

  inductive power transfer

  systems at MHz frequency range.
• Interface with

  DSP controllers (TI C2000x)

  for converter control and modulation.
• Perform

  bench-level testing

  ,

  debugging

  , and

  characterization

  using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits using

  Op-Amps, ADCs, PWM controllers, and gate drivers

  .
• Document test results, design methodologies, and contribute to technical reports for grants and investors.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.E./M.Tech or PhD

  in Power Electronics , Electrical, Electronics, or related field.

• Minimum 4 years

  of hands-on experience in

  power converter design and testing

  .

• Must have:

  Practical experience with

  wide bandgap semiconductor (GaN)

  devices and their

  gate driving circuits

  .
• Experience in

  MHz-range RF power electronics

  and

  resonant topologies

  (Class E, EF, half-bridge, full-bridge).
• Strong understanding of

  PWM and resonant converter control

  using

  DSPs (e.g., TI C2000x)

  .
• Proficiency with

  PCB design for high-frequency circuits

  ,

  hardware testing

  , and

  signal integrity management

  .

Preferred Experience

• RF power systems for

  plasma generation

  ,

  induction heating

  , or

  industrial RF applications

  .
• Familiarity with

  wireless power transfer

  technologies and resonant link optimization.
• Knowledge of

  thermal management

  ,

  EMI/EMC

  , and

  space-grade reliability standards

  .
• Experience with

  LabVIEW

  or automated test systems for data logging and validation.

Tools & Platforms

• MATLAB / Simulink
• LTspice / PLECS/ Orcad
• Altium Designer
• Code Composer Studio (TI C2000x)
• Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Research-oriented and hands-on mindset
• Team player with ability to work independently in a high-performance R&D setup

Benefits

• 💼

  Work on frontier technologies

  – Plasma thrusters, Advanced Power systems, and next-gen propulsion systems.
• 🧠

  R&D-focused role

  with direct technical ownership and innovation opportunities.
• 🚀

  Exposure to the space technology ecosystem

  — direct contribution to flight hardware development.
• 💰

  Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• 📈

  Fast career growth

  in a rapidly scaling deep-tech startup environment.
• 🧩

  Access to advanced lab infrastructure

  and cutting-edge test equipment.
• 🌍

  Collaborative and innovation-driven culture

  that values creativity and experimentation.
• 📚 Opportunities for

  publication, patents, and conference participation

  in collaboration with top research institutions.