Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems
Join Astro Mechanica as a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead power systems development for innovative aerospace solutions.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
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Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Translate product requirements into electrical specifications
- Own the electrical architecture and design of the plant
- Perform and review power system studies
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety and certification
- Mentor engineers and serve as the technical interface
Must have
- BS, MS, or PhD with a focus on electrical engineering
- 10+ years of experience designing electrical power systems
- Deep experience with medium-voltage systems
- Strong command of power system analysis
- Hands-on field experience commissioning MV equipment
Nice to have
- Familiarity with power electronics
- Experience with controls integration
Practical constraints
- In-office work five days a week
Requirements
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Principal Electrical Engineer at Astro Mechanica focuses on developing power systems for a 13 MW aeroderivative generator, ensuring it meets the demands of critical infrastructure. This role requires expertise in medium-voltage electrical systems, including design, analysis, and compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in electrical engineering, particularly in power systems, and a hands-on approach to product development. The position emphasizes collaboration across teams and direct engagement with customers and certification bodies.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Astro Mechanica's careers page October 17, 2026.
- Electrical Engineering appears in 7.7% of 196 comparable principal other roles in United States; power systems appears in 0.5% of 196 comparable principal other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astro Mechanica is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ETAP, EasyPower, Electrical Engineering, SKM, medium-voltage systems, power systems.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astro Mechanica targets principal-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems role at Astro Mechanica.
From the original posting
WHO YOU ARE:
Astro Mechanica is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer focused on power systems development to join our growing team. You will be working across aviation and ground power teams to enable Astro Mechanica’s ground power product, a 13 MW aeroderivative generator, built to deliver fast, on-site power for data centers and industrial sites that can't wait years for grid capacity. In this role, you will be responsible for the medium-voltage electrical system that turns aircraft engines into ground power plants. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role where you will set the architecture, run the studies, specify the equipment, lead validation and commissioning, and be the technical authority on electrical safety. You will work closely with mechanical, controls, and manufacturing teams and represent the product with customers, utilities, and certification bodies. If you want to build a real power product rather than a slice of one, this role is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Translate product requirements into electrical specifications, one-line diagrams, schematics, and BOMs
Own the electrical architecture and design of the plant including transformers, switchgear, cabling, protection, and grounding
Perform and review power system studies- load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, grounding, harmonics, and transient analysis
Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, IEC, UL, NFPA 70E, and utility interconnection requirements; own electrical safety and certification for the product
Mentor engineers, review designs, and serve as the technical interface to customers, utilities, and suppliers
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
BS, MS, or PhD with a focus on electrical engineering
10+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and shipping electrical power systems
Deep experience with medium-voltage systems (1–38 kV): generators, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, and paralleling/grid-interconnect schemes
Strong command of power system analysis (symmetrical components, fault calculations, protection coordination, arc flash) and proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IEC, UL, NFPA 70E) and experience taking a product through certification
Hands-on field experience commissioning and troubleshooting MV equipment and generator control systems
Track record of owning a complex electrical product from concept through production with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with power electronics (inverters, rectifiers, excitation systems) and controls integration (SCADA, PLC, communication protocols) is a plus
PERKS & BENEFITS:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Flexible work environment
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